Food Safety Supervisor

Food Safety SupervisorField Operations Chicago, Illinois, United StatesAbout CookUnity:Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, 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:The Food Safety Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and maintaining food safety & sanitation standards across the facility. This role includes monitoring compliance with food safety regulations, conducting audits, providing training, and collaborating with other departments to ensure high standards. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of food safety practices, excellent attention to detail, effective communication and leadership skills.Responsibilities:Monitor production activities to ensure all chefs and employees comply with food safety regulations.Assist chefs with cooking and cooling logs, safe storage other critical tasks.Perform critical checks, including refrigeration, chemical concentration, temperature monitoring and equipment calibrations.Conduct daily facility compliance walks, document findings, and assign corrective actions as necessary.Ensure the facility is always inspection-ready for local regulators and third-party auditors.Collaborate with the Food Safety team to deliver chef and employee training on food safety and sanitation practices.Work closely with Culinary Operations, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to identify and resolve food safety and quality issues.Provide detailed reports on compliance status and recommendations for continuous improvement.Qualifications:Ability to work in a fast-paced environment3–5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or a related role, with supervisory experience preferred.Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding high standards of food quality safety.Requirements:Formal food safety training or certification (e.g., ServSafe, HACCP)Bilingual (English & Spanish) requiredAbility to walk and stand for extended periodsAbility to work in hot (kitchens) or cold environments (coolers)Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as requiredAbility to complete tasks independentlyProficiency in Google Suite & MicrosoftBenefits:Health Insurance coverage with CignaWeekly paymentsOpportunity for advancementCompensationAll 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 $22 — $24 USDIf 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.A quick note for all candidates We've recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief "proof of humanity" to confirm that we're connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us:Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.comOur recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you're unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page.We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.We'll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don't share any information and let us know right away.If something ever feels off or you're unsure about a message, we'd much rather you double-check with us. You can always contact us directly through any of our social media channels. We appreciate your interest in joining CookUnity — and we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.