COOKUNITY HAS A VACANCY AVAILABLE FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Role of The Position

In this role, you will define and lead the development of CookUnity’s food safety and quality assurance standards in a comprehensive and regional manner in accordance with applicable regulations. You will ensure that each CookUnity facility is operated in accordance with inspection agency food safety standards and requirements and in accordance with the company’s food safety plan and HACCP plan. You will also have the opportunity to develop food safety and quality assurance systems on a sound regional basis to ensure best practices are implemented. You will be responsible for recruiting, training and leading teams in each market.

About the company

CookUnity is the first chef to connect the country’s most talented chefs with diners (consumers) in your market. We are transforming food delivery by offering small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to consumers across the country.

Each week, a different team of star chefs prepares their signature dishes for a great at-home dining experience. CookUnity features more than 60 of the most inspiring and innovative chefs from New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle and Miami. With a weekly subscription, diners can choose from hundreds of handcrafted, varied and ever-changing menus.

Our chefs create dishes for all tastes and dietary preferences so everyone can enjoy the ultimate dining experience. Cookun delivers over 10 million meals each year, which increases 3 times a year, which will also help improve the livelihood of the living chef, increase revenue threefold, enable their personal team and feel the ability to grow. Cookun believes Healthy Food has supported a powerful food bank-related enterprise to New York. The city’s largest organization aims to prevent unclear food in five regions.

DIRECTOR OF FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY ASSURANCE

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science (food engineer, food technologist, chemical engineering, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge and technical expertise in food safety and quality control.
• 5+ years of experience in similar food safety and quality control positions in charge of regional food safety teams.
• Preferably with experience as an auditor/inspector in food safety standards (AIB, BRC, GFSI, Serve Safe, FSSC22000, among others).
• Experience managing a food safety certification company (GMP, HACCP, AIB, BRC, GFSI, Serve Safe, FSSC22000, among others) preferred.
• Proven experience leading a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in implementing food safety programs, HACCP plan and quality control programs
• State/local food safety certification; (e.g. HACCP Manager, PCQI, Serve Safe).

Duties:

• Ensure that all processes are scientifically validated to ensure food safety.
• Ensure that all CookUnity employees (direct and indirect food handlers) have sufficient food safety training to avoid any risk of contamination during work and ensure that all employees are satisfied with food safety requirements while working in food production facilities.
• Coordinate and oversee quality control and food safety programs to ensure CookUnity’s standards are aligned with food safety leaders in each market.
• Develop monthly quality control and food safety reports. Coordinate supplier approvals to ensure compliance with food safety and quality control regulations and standards for all ingredients and raw materials.
• Ensure potential food safety risks are controlled; and, when necessary, make prompt and accurate decisions regarding any deviations by collaborating and communicating constantly with food safety managers at all CookUnity facilities.
• Respond to all food safety and quality complaints and ensure proper food safety management until non-conformances are rectified to prevent recurrence.

Compensation & Perks:

• Stock option plan, OMC health insurance coverage and sick leave.
• Parental leave: 12 weeks full pay for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Compassionate leave, caregiver leave or bereavement leave: 3-5 days as needed.
• CookUnity point credits are added to your account each month to enjoy our delicious meals.
• Get a nutrition coach to help you create a healthy lifestyle.
• Fitness supplement
• Opportunity to be part of a company that wants to change the way we eat and the way chefs work.