Culinary Operatons Lead at CookUnity

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

22.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Techniques, Food Safety, Kitchen Operations, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Quality Control, Teamwork, Conflict Resolution, Flexibility, Bilingual, Food Handler Certification

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

About CookUnity Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with 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. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting. 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. Assist Supervisors in recording production data, ensuring batch tracking and shift documentation are accurate. Monitor 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. 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. Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position $20—$22 USD If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time! 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.

Responsibilities

The Culinary Operations Lead will manage daily culinary activities, enforce food safety practices, and ensure recipe execution meets established standards. They will support supervisors and kitchen teams in maintaining operational efficiency and quality control.