Food Safety Supervisor

CookUnity•Chicago, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

CookUnity is seeking a Food Safety Supervisor to oversee and maintain food safety & sanitation standards across the facility. This role involves monitoring compliance with food safety regulations, conducting audits, providing training, and collaborating with other departments to ensure high standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of food safety practices, excellent attention to detail, and effective communication and leadership skills.

Requirements

Formal food safety training or certification (e.g., ServSafe, HACCP)
Bilingual (English & Spanish) required
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
Ability to work in hot (kitchens) or cold environments (coolers)
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to complete tasks independently
Proficiency in Google Suite & Microsoft

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
3–5 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.

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.