Cooling Specialist

The Role

The Cooling Specialist executes cooling workflows with chef teams in the CookUnity Facility. They ensure that cooling records are being completed and tracked for all items, and they measure performance daily.

Responsibilities

• Daily cooling workflows in operations
• Oversee cooling logs completion for all items
• Ensure that the plating of food is happening at the designated temperature
• Perform critical checks, including temperature monitoring equipment
• Executed batch cooling processes for all hot items during a shift
• Avoid cooling and cooling records are ready for local regulators and third-party auditors
• Collaborate with the Food Safety team to deliver chef and employee training on food safety cooling practices
• Provide detailed reports on compliance status and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Track all metrics related to cooling

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual English/Spanish
• 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 production environment
• Good communication skills and ability to speak professionally 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

Benefits

• Health Insurance coverage
• 401k Plan
• Safe Work Environment
• Paid sick days
• Family leave: 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid
• Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
• Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

Pay

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 $21.30—$21.30 USD

Contact

If you're interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

About CookUnity

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.