Food Safety Associate

About the Role

The Food Safety Associate ensures a sustainable, safe, clean, and functional environment in the CookUnity Commissary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food production and ensure all Chefs are adhering to food safety regulations
• Perform critical checks including refrigeration, chemical concentration, and temperature checks
• Communicate kitchen rules to Chefs as needed (gloves, hairnets, proper hand washing, cleaning of equipment, sanitizing of prep stations, etc.)
• Ensure all items in coolers and freezers are appropriately labeled (Labels must include Chef Name, Product Name, and Date)
• Conduct daily facility compliance walks, including corrective actions
• Work closely with other departments such as Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to correct issues affecting food safety and quality
• Ensure the facility is always ready for inspection by local regulators or third-party auditors
• Ensure all walk-in coolers and standalone fridges remain closed and temperature is at 41 degrees or lower
• Perform weekly thermometer calibrations for Chefs and Food Safety team
• Collaborate with other members of the Food Safety team in Chef and employee training on food safety and sanitation topics
• Perform facility and department audits
• Collect and provide data on cooler function and sanitary transport to operations and facilities teams

Requirements

• Experience working in a high-compliance food processing facility (USDA, FDA)
• Positive and committed to doing the right thing
• Experience working with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and ability to speak in a professional manner 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 in G Suite/Google Workspace
• Team player with a positive, collaborative mindset
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $19 per hour. All final pay rates will be determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Note: CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment.