Kitchen Operations Supervisor

Cookunity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare coverage through Cigna

Daily lunch provided

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Cookunity in New York is seeking a Kitchen Operations Supervisor to lead evening shifts in kitchen production. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to SOPs and food safety standards while overseeing live operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in high-volume environments and have a strong background in food safety and supervisory roles.

This position requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and offers healthcare coverage and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a commercial kitchen, food production, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, GMPs, and SOP-driven operations.
• Basic proficiency with production software, messaging tools, and digital reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing live kitchen production and ensuring smooth shift execution.
• Correcting issues immediately and maintaining workflow integrity across production zones.
• Ensuring strict adherence to SOPs, GMPs, and food safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience in a commercial kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Ability to enforce standards

Experience in fast-paced environments

Basic proficiency with production software

Job description

About CookUnity:

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first‑of‑its‑kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready‑to‑eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever‑innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

The Role

The Kitchen Operations Supervisor is a hands‑on evening leader responsible for overseeing live kitchen production and ensuring smooth shift execution. This role enforces strict adherence to SOPs, GMPs, and food safety standards while actively supporting Culinary Operations Leads and production teams on the floor.

You will monitor real‑time operations, correct issues immediately, elevate risks when necessary, and maintain workflow integrity across production zones. Success in this role is measured by operational consistency, compliance, quality execution, and strong shift‑to‑shift communication.

You Are

• A strong floor leader who thrives during high‑volume evening production
• Decisive and confident correcting issues in real time
• Detail‑oriented with high standards for food safety and compliance
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritize quickly
• Clear and direct in communication with both hourly teams and leadership
• Comfortable spending the majority of your shift on the production floor

Must Have

• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a commercial kitchen, food production, or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, GMPs, and SOP-driven operations
• Proven ability to enforce standards and elevate issues appropriately
• Experience monitoring live production and supporting team decision‑making
• Ability to remain organized and composed in fast‑paced environments
• Basic proficiency with production software, messaging tools, and digital reporting systems
• Flexible availability (nights and weekends required)

Nice to Have

• Experience in ready‑to‑eat or high‑volume production environments
• Experience conducting storage or ingredient audits
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Healthcare coverage through Cigna
• Daily lunch provided
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Compensation

Pay Range: $22 – $25 USD

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.