Maintenance Planner

CookUnity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Cigna)

Weekly payments

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

CookUnity in New York is seeking a Maintenance Planner to keep our food warehouse and fulfillment center safe, reliable, and efficient. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen equipment, warehouse systems, and facility infrastructure to support day-to-day operations.

Ideal candidates are hands-on, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced food operations environment. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to minimize downtime, support preventive

Qualifications

• 2+ years in maintenance, repair, or facility operations in food/warehouse.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of equipment and systems.
• Able to work safely in a live warehouse and food ops environment.
• Strong problem-solving with proactive issue resolution.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and identify root causes across systems.
• Repair and implement long-term reliability improvements.
• Support preventive maintenance schedules.
• Document activities and maintain safety-compliant records.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs.
• Ensure safety and food safety standards are met.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment.
• Assist leadership with additional facility needs.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Problem-solving

Job description

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.

About the Role

The Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in keeping our food warehouse and fulfillment center safe, reliable, and operating efficiently. This person will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial kitchen equipment, warehouse systems, and facility infrastructure to support day-to-day operations.

We're looking for someone who is hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced food operations environment. You'll partner closely with internal teams and external vendors to minimize equipment downtime, support preventive maintenance, and ensure our facility meets safety and operational standards.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and calibrations of commercial kitchen equipment, warehouse systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and identify root causes across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Perform timely repairs and implement long-term solutions that improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support and execute preventive maintenance schedules to reduce unexpected equipment failures.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records in accordance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Partner with external vendors on specialized repairs, maintenance, and equipment replacements as needed.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with company policies, safety requirements, and food safety standards.
• Proactively identify potential hazards, equipment issues, and opportunities to improve facility reliability.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support additional facility and maintenance needs as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in maintenance, repair, or facility operations, preferably within a food production, warehouse, or fulfillment environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment and facility systems.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in an active warehouse and food operations environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in varied environments, including cold storage areas and elevated surfaces.

Health Insurance coverage with Cigna

Weekly payments

Opportunity for advancement

Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pay Range for this position

$33 - $40 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.