CookUnityCulinary Supervisor New York
About CookUnity:
Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.
Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.
If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.
Job Overview:
As a Culinary Supervisor, you will play a vital role in overseeing the culinary operations within our establishment. This position requires a blend of culinary expertise and leadership skills. You will collaborate with kitchen team members, promote recipe accuracy, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Enforce Culinary Standards: Ensure strict execution of standardized recipes (SOPs) with precise measurements, techniques, and portion control.
Food Safety Leadership: Oversee GMP compliance, sanitation practices, and validate critical control points (HACCP) during cooking, cooling, and storage.
Recipe Analysis and Standardization: Analyze and validate all culinary recipes to ensure alignment with standardized operating procedures (SOPs), including accurate net weights, volumetric measurements, cooking techniques, and portion control. Identify deviations, recommend adjustments to maintain nutritional and operational consistency, and collaborate with culinary teams to optimize execution and efficiency at scale.
Staff Training and Development: Lead technical training programs covering hygiene, culinary procedures, and emergency protocols.
Operational Reporting and Optimization: Track KPIs, monitor production efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across all kitchen operations.
**Qualifications:**
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- 1-3 years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Culinary degree or certification from a recognized culinary institution is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen management principles.
- 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 and service.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) required
CookUnity 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.
Compensation
All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Pay Range for this position
$24—$28 USD
If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!
CookUnity 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.
A quick note for all candidatesWe’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief “proof of humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us:
- Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com
- Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page.
- We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in
@cookunity.comand interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. - We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away.
If something ever feels off or you’re unsure about a message, we’d much rather you double-check with us. You can always contact us directly through any of our social media channels. We appreciate your interest in joining CookUnity — and we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.