Culinary Operatons Lead

Job Overview

CookUnity is seeking a proactive and hands-on Culinary Operations Lead to help manage daily culinary activities, enforce food safety practices, and ensure recipe execution meets our established standards. The Culinary Operations Lead will support Supervisors and kitchen teams in maintaining operational efficiency, quality control, and a collaborative kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accurate stock rotation using FIFO practices and flag expiration risks.
• Detect operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or process deviations and report in real time.
• Aid Supervisors in recording production data, ensuring batch tracking and shift documentation are accurate.
• Maintain correct equipment usage and report any malfunctions to the appropriate departments.
• Foster a respectful and team-oriented work environment, addressing conflicts when needed.
• Support internal audits and help implement immediate corrective actions during inspections.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume culinary or food production environment.
• Strong understanding of basic culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.
• Food Handler Certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Pay Range for this position

$20—$22 USD

About the Role

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.

Benefits

At CookUnity, 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.

Schedule

We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary operations, food safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CookUnity offers a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 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.