Overnight Food Safety Specialist

CookUnity•Los Angeles, CA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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.
Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a physically demanding environment.
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.