Maintenance Planner

CookUnity was founded in 2018 as the first platform connecting the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, we deliver 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes nationwide—fresh, ready-to-eat, and crafted with passion to nourish body and soul. Now expanding beyond delivery, CookUnity is building an ever-innovating marketplace dedicated to our mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

About the role

The Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in keeping our food warehouse and fulfillment center safe, reliable, and operating efficiently. This hands-on, proactive individual will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen equipment, warehouse systems, and facility infrastructure in a fast-paced food operations environment. You’ll partner closely with internal teams and external vendors to minimize equipment downtime, support preventive maintenance, and ensure our facility meets safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and calibrations of commercial kitchen equipment, warehouse systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and identify root causes across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Perform timely repairs and implement long-term solutions that improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support and execute preventive maintenance schedules to reduce unexpected equipment failures.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records in accordance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Partner with external vendors on specialized repairs, maintenance, and equipment replacements as needed.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with company policies, safety requirements, and food safety standards.
• Proactively identify potential hazards, equipment issues, and opportunities to improve facility reliability.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support additional facility and maintenance needs as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in maintenance, repair, or facility operations, preferably within a food production, warehouse, or fulfillment environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment and facility systems.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in an active warehouse and food operations environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in varied environments, including cold storage areas and elevated surfaces.

Benefits

• Health Insurance coverage with Cigna
• Weekly payments
• Opportunity for advancement

Pay

Pay range for this position: $33–$40 USD per hour. Final pay rates are determined by candidate experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.