Food Safety Specialist

CookUnity•New York, NY

8d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety Specialist ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment in the CookUnity Facility.

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 fast paced environment
Good communication skills and ability to speak in a professional manner 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
Bilingual English/Spanish

Monitor production activities and ensure all chefs and employees comply with food safety regulations.
Assist chefs with cooking and cooling logs, safety storage and 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 other departments such as Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain and Maintenance to correct issues affecting food safety and quality.
Provide detailed reports on compliance status and recommendations for continuous improvement.