Sanitation Manager

CookUnity; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1

Bi-annual performance bonus

PTO and paid sick days

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a proactive Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation operations at our New York facility. This full-time, on-site role oversees 80+ hourly staff across multiple shifts, ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with FSQA and Operations to improve programs, manage chemicals and equipment, and maintain records. Weekend and overnight availability is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sanitation leadership in a food processing environment.
• Knowledge of FDA/USDA sanitation standards (GMP, SSOP, HACCP).
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and multiple shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation staff and ensure adherence to master schedules, SSOPs, GMPs, and HACCP.
• Coordinate with 3rd-party cleaning services and manage vendor relationships for chemicals and linen services.
• Collaborate with FSQA to enhance programs and implement improvements.
• Manage sanitation staffing, schedules, timekeeping and evaluations.
• Maintain records of sanitation procedures and cleaning logs and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Food safety regulations

Team management

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.

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.

About The Team

Our Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) and Operations teams are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and safety across CookUnity’s facilities. The Sanitation Manager will be an integral part of this effort, working hands-on with hourly teams on the ground to ensure compliance, accountability, and excellence every day. The role: We seek a proactive and detail-oriented Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation operations at our New York facility. This is a full-time, on-site position responsible for managing a large hourly workforce (80+ direct reports) across multiple shifts. The Sanitation Manager will ensure food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Sanitation Manager will manage the daily tasks performance of our dish and cleaning teams. This role requires flexibility to be present on-site during weekdays, weekends, and occasionally night/overnight shifts, depending on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead all personnel devoted to sanitation activities, ensuring adherence to master sanitation schedules, SSOPs, GMPs, and HACCP.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for 3rd-party cleaning services and manage vendor relationships including chemical provider and linen service.
• Collaborate with FSQA to enhance program and procedures, taking the lead on implementation.
• Manage Sanitation staffing, schedules, time keeping and performance evaluations
• Monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across all production areas and equipment.
• Lead on implementation of sanitation corrective actions assigned through audits, pest deficiency reports, inspections or program improvements.
• Collaborate with FSQA and Operations teams to maintain and improve food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance to coordinate deep cleans, emergency clean ups and sanitation preventive maintenance.
• Manage chemical usage, storage and safety in accordance with OSHA and manufacturer guidelines.
• Provide sanitary expertise on operation, cleaning and light maintenance of dish washing machines, floor scrubbing machines and other equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitation procedures and cleaning logs
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company-specific food safety protocols

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of Sanitation leadership experience in a food processing environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of food processing sanitation standards in FDA/USDA regulated facilities, and knowledge of GMP, SSOP & HACCP
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Must be available to work weekends, nights, and across multiple shifts as required by facility operations.
• Positive, driven, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Comfortable working in wet, cold/hot, and potentially noisy conditions for extended periods.
• Flexibility to manage personnel as needed across three shifts, including overnights and weekends

Benefits

• Health Insurance coverage
• 401k Plan
• We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1
• Eligible for a bi-annual performance bonus
• PTO policy and paid sick days
• 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical
• Paid Family leave
• Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
• A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly
• Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
• Personalized Spanish coach
• Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

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 $85,000—$100,000 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.