Cooling Specialist

Cooling Specialist

Field Operations New York, New York, United States

About 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.

The Role:

The Cooling Specialist executes cooling workflows with chef teams in the CookUnity Facility. They ensure that cooling records are being completed and tracked for all items, and they measure performance daily.

Responsibilities:

• Daily cooling workflows in operations
• Oversee cooling logs completion for all items
• Ensure that the plating of food is happening at the designated temperature
• Perform critical checks, including temperature monitoring equipment
• Executed batch cooling processes for all hot items during a shift
• Ensure cooling and cooling records are ready for local regulators and third-party auditors.
• Collaborate with the Food Safety team to deliver chef and employee training on food safety cooling practices.
• Provide detailed reports on compliance status and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Track all metrics related to cooling

Qualifications:

• Must be bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience working in a high compliance food processing facility (USDA, FDA) or large volume food business with established food safety programs
• Experience working with a team in a production environment
• Good communication skills and ability to speak professionally 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 stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to complete tasks in cold (coolers) or hot (kitchens) environments
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

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

Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

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 $18 — $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.

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.com
• Our 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.