Food Safety Specialist; Overnight

The Role

The Food Safety Specialist ensures a sustainable, safe, clean, and functional environment in the Cook Unity Commissary.

• Monitor food production and ensure all Chefs are adhering to food safety regulations
• Perform critical checks including refrigeration, chemical concentration and temperature checks
• Communicate kitchen rules to Chefs as needed—gloves, hairnets, proper hand washing, cleaning of equipment, sanitizing of prep stations, etc.
• Ensure all items in coolers and freezers are appropriately labeled. (Labels must include Chef Name, Product Name and Date)
• Daily facility compliance walks including corrective actions
• Work closely with other departments such as Kitchen Operations, Supply Chain and Maintenance to correct issues affecting food safety and quality
• Ensure the facility is always ready for inspection by local regulator or third‑party auditor
• Ensure all walk‑in coolers and stand‑alone fridges remain closed and temperature is at 41 degrees or lower
• Perform weekly thermometer calibrations for Chefs and Food Safety team
• Collaborate with other members of the Food Safety team in Chef and employee training on food safety and sanitation topics
• Perform facility and department audits
• Collect and provide data on cooler function and sanitary transport to operations and facilities teams

• Experience working in a high‑compliance food processing facility (USDA, FDA)
• Positive and committed to doing the right thing
• 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 in G Suite/Google Workspace
• Team player with a positive, collaborative mindset
• Ability to work 30‑40 hours per week
• Flexible availability for overnight shifts, such as 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

• Health Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid sick days

All final pay rates will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pay Range for this position: $21–$27 USD

Cook Unity 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.