Food Safety Manager

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. If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting. The role: We are looking for an energetic Food Safety Manager with experience in ready-to-eat meal production environments. The Food Safety Manager plays a key role in our kitchens, responsible for monitoring and verifying that food production adheres to safety and quality standards. Responsibilities: Actively participate in regulatory inspection readiness, processes, and corrective actions Monitor critical limits with daily checks of refrigeration, sanitation chemicals, dish machine operation, etc. Enforce FDA, USDA, and local regulatory frameworks. Conduct daily facility walks and health department readiness checks to document findings and implement corrective actions. Review and verify records for cook-chill processes Assist in developing and implementing food safety programs, including Chef audits, internal assessments, and training materials. Train GMPs, sanitation, and safe food handling to employees and Chef teams Promote a food safety culture within the organization Identify and assess potential food safety risks in the production process Develop and execute annual food safety training plans. Educate quality control teams, fulfillment staff, and partnered chefs on sanitation protocols. Monitor and inspect food production, handling, and storage areas for compliance with food safety standards as per applicable local, provincial, and federal regulations. Identify potential deviations from safety standards, investigate complaints, and execute proactive risk-mitigation plans. Partner with Culinary Operations, Supply Chain, and Sanitation teams to integrate food safety at every stage of production and new product development Assist with environmental monitoring and shelf life testing. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or equivalent experience in a high compliance environment Certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, or Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM). Proven experience in food safety, quality control, or a related role Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards Excellent communication and training skills Analytical and problem-solving abilities Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety Preferred requirements: Fluent in Spanish 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 $75,000 — $87,000 USD If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fi...