Food Safety Associate - Part Time
About the role
The Food Safety Associate ensures a sustainable, safe, clean, and functional environment in the CookUnity Commissary. This role involves monitoring food production, performing critical checks, communicating kitchen rules, collaborating with other departments, and ensuring the facility is ready for inspections.
Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and perform critical checks including refrigeration, chemical concentration, and temperature checks
- Communicate kitchen rules to Chefs as needed (e.g., gloves, hairnets, proper hand washing, cleaning of equipment, sanitizing of prep stations, etc.)
- Ensure all items in coolers and freezers are appropriately labeled (Chef Name, Product Name, Date)
- Daily facility compliance walks including corrective actions
- Work closely with Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to address issues affecting food safety and quality
- Ensure walk-in coolers and stand-alone fridges remain closed and at 41 degrees or lower
- Perform weekly thermometer calibrations for Chefs and Food Safety team
- Collaborate with the Food Safety team for Chef and employee training on food safety and sanitation topics
- Conduct 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 attitude and commitment to doing the right thing
- Experience working 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
- Ability to work 30-40 hours per week
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a food service or related field preferred
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Opportunities for advancement
Pay
All final pay rates will be determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position: $18-$20 USD per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Contact Information
If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application. If we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!
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