Night-Shift Food Safety Specialist | Compliance & Audits

CookUnity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a Food Safety Specialist to ensure a safe, clean and functional facility. You will monitor production, assist chefs with logs and safety storage, perform critical checks, and drive daily compliance.

The role collaborates with multiple departments to maintain inspection readiness and deliver safety trainings for chefs and staff. Ideal candidates have USDA/FDA experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-compliance food processing facility (USDA, FDA) or large-volume food business with established food safety programs.
• Experience working with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to speak professionally to a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to explain food safety concepts in plain language.
• Ability to work independently and complete duties without direct supervision.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (G Suite).
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in cold or hot environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production activities and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Assist chefs with cooking and cooling logs, safety storage and other critical tasks.
• Perform checks including refrigeration, chemical concentration, temperature monitoring and equipment calibrations.
• Conduct daily facility compliance walks, document findings, and assign corrective actions.
• Ensure the facility is inspection-ready for local regulators and auditors.
• Collaborate with Food Safety team to deliver chef and employee training on food safety and sanitation.
• Work with Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain and Maintenance to correct safety/quality issues.
• Provide detailed reports on compliance status and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Skills

USDA/FDA compliance experience

Team collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Bilingual English/Spanish

Google Workspace

Stamina for standing/walking

Flexibility (evenings/weekends/holid​a

Tools

G Suite/Google Workspace

Job description

CookUnity is seeking a Food Safety Specialist to ensure a safe, clean and functional facility. You will monitor production, assist chefs with logs and safety storage, perform critical checks, and drive daily compliance.

The role collaborates with multiple departments to maintain inspection readiness and deliver safety trainings for chefs and staff. Ideal candidates have USDA/FDA experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.