Maintenance Supervisor

CookUnity; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a Maintenance Team Member to ensure the smooth operation of our food warehouse and fulfillment center in Austin, TX. You will perform routine maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and repairs on commercial kitchen equipment and facility systems, documenting activities and following safety standards.

This role requires 1+ year of maintenance or facility experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfort with varied environments including cold storage.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in maintenance, repair, or facility operations, preferably in food production, warehouse, manufacturing, or fulfillment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility maintenance systems.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and calibrations on commercial kitchen equipment, warehouse systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Document all maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Assist with the implementation of preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and identify root causes of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Perform timely repairs and implement long-term corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialized repairs, maintenance, or equipment replacement when necessary.
• Ensure all maintenance work adheres to food safety standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Proactively identify and address potential hazards and equipment failures.
• Manage the CMMS system and assign work orders to ensure timely completion of maintenance requests (where applicable).
• Maintain organization of spare parts inventory and ensure the maintenance shop remains clean and well organized.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

CMMS

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.

The Role

The Maintenance Team Member plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of our food warehouse and fulfillment center. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial kitchen equipment and warehouse systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and calibrations on commercial kitchen equipment, warehouse systems, and facility infrastructure.

Document all maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Assist with the implementation of preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.

Diagnose equipment malfunctions and identify root causes of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.

Perform timely repairs and implement long-term corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.

Coordinate with external vendors for specialized repairs, maintenance, or equipment replacement when necessary.

Ensure all maintenance work adheres to food safety standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Proactively identify and address potential hazards and equipment failures.

Manage the CMMS system and assign work orders to ensure timely completion of maintenance requests (where applicable).

Maintain organization of spare parts inventory and ensure the maintenance shop remains clean and well organized.

Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

1+ years of experience in maintenance, repair, or facility operations, preferably within a food production, warehouse, manufacturing, or fulfillment environment.

Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility maintenance systems.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.

Comfortable working in a variety of environments, including cold storage areas and elevated surfaces.

Weekly Pay

Growth and Advancement Opportunities

**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,**

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.

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

$25 — $25 USD

Thank you for your time!

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.