Food Safety Specialist

The Role

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

• 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.
• Ensures all items in coolers and freezers are appropriately labeled. (Labels must include Chef Name, Product Name and Date)
• 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 regulator or third party auditor
• Ensure all walk-in coolers and stand alone 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 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 G Suite/Google Workspace.
• Team player with a positive, collaborative mindset
• Ability to work 30-40 hours per week.
• Flexible availability for one of the following shifts: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, or 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in food safety and sanitation
• Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and recordkeeping

Benefits

Health Insurance coverage
401k Plan
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

Pay

$20—$26 USD

Schedule

• Shift options: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, or 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM