Food Safety Specialist

Job Description

CookUnity is seeking a Food Safety Specialist to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment in their commissary. This role involves monitoring food production, performing critical checks, communicating kitchen rules to chefs, and ensuring proper labeling of items. The Food Safety Specialist collaborates with various departments to address food safety and quality issues, ensures facility readiness for inspections, and conducts thermometer calibrations.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor food production and ensure adherence to food safety regulations
• Perform refrigeration, chemical concentration, and temperature checks
• Communicate kitchen rules to chefs
• Ensure proper labeling of items in coolers and freezers
• Conduct daily facility compliance walks
• Collaborate with Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain, and Maintenance
• Ensure facility readiness for inspections
• Perform weekly thermometer calibrations
• Collaborate on chef and employee training
• Perform facility and department audits
• Collect data on cooler function and sanitary transport

Requirements:

• Experience in a high compliance food processing facility (USDA, FDA)
• Positive attitude and commitment to doing the right thing
• Experience working in a fast-paced team environment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to explain food safety concepts in plain language
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in G Suite/Google Workspace
• Team player with a positive mindset
• Ability to work 30-40 hours per week
• Flexible availability for various shifts
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

What CookUnity Offers:

• Health Insurance coverage
• 401k Plan
• Paid sick days
• Family leave
• Compassionate Leave
• Opportunity to change how we eat and how chefs work