Quality Assurance Associate

Quality Assurance AssociateField Operations Austin, Texas, United StatesFood 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.About the RoleThe Quality Assurance Associate performs activities associated with quality control of meals. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our meals in accordance with our HACCP and FDA standards.ResponsibilitiesMonitor food standards to appropriate guidelines.Enforce kitchen safety and hygiene protocols, including proper use of masks, gloves, hairnets, hand-washing, equipment cleaning, and station sanitization.Verify that all food items placed in walk-in coolers are appropriately labeled and organized.Monitor and ensure all refrigerators and freezers maintain an appropriate temperature.QualificationsAbility to work in a cold environment (prep area maintained at 35°F).Capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance.Ability to push and pull up to 200 lbs.Strong sense of urgency and ability to work efficiently.Exceptional attention to detail.Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.Bilingual with English and Spanish a plusAbility to read, write, and communicate effectively.Intermediate computer skills required; excel, google suitBenefitsHealth Insurance coverage with Cigna401k PlanFamily meal served dailyWeekly paymentsOpportunity for advancementAll 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 — $18 USDCookUnity 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. CookUnity