Overnight Food Safety Specialist

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

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.

The Role

The Food Safety Specialist ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment in the CookUnity Facility.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Experience working in a 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.
• Good communication skills and ability to speak in a professional manner to a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships and explain food safety concepts in plain language.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned duties without direct supervision.
• Proficiency G Suite/Google Workspace.
• Team player with a positive, collaborative mindset.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to complete tasks in cold (coolers) or hot (kitchens) environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

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:

$20—$23 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.