People Operations Coordinator

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.

The role:

This role is an integral part of the People team, collaborating in the execution and functional excellence of People initiatives, providing great internal support and process improvement.

The People Coordinator contribution to the team experience is one of the most important components to our success. You will help us build an impactful employee experience from onboarding and training to feedback and career development. Time management, outstanding communication skills, and workflow coordination are key for this role in order to support the progress of different projects while connecting with team members at all layers of the organization..

Responsibilities:

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and required postings
• Maintain audit ready employee files and ensure total HRIS data integrity
• Partner with the team to ensure all new hire documentation like I9 records meet regulatory standards
• Support workers compensation case management and OSHA reporting
• Assist with internal audits and compliance reviews to mitigate organizational risk

Employee Relations and Manager Enablement

• Partner with the HRBP to manage investigations, documentation, and performance improvement plans
• Conduct intake conversations and gather details to support timely case resolution
• Coach managers on policy interpretation, documentation standards, and performance conversations
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and escalate high risk matters appropriately
• Facilitate performance cycles and reinforce accountability across the site

Onboarding and Employee Lifecycle Support

• Execute a seamless and compliant onboarding experience for all new hires
• Provide expert guidance on employment eligibility and documentation requirements
• Lead orientation meetings and assist managers with necessary paperwork
• Manage lifecycle changes including promotions, transfers, and offboarding documentation

HR Operations and Programs

• Serve as the primary resource for employee inquiries regarding benefits and policies
• Coordinate leave of absence processes and all related documentation
• Support hiring coordination and interview scheduling in partnership with recruiting
• Manage merchandise orders, in person event logistics, and engagement initiatives

Special Projects:

• Support in-person week coordination and logistics.
• Assist with merchandise orders and distribution.
• Manage employee benefits administration and coordination.

Must Have:

• 2+ years of previous administrative or project management experience in a startup environment. HR experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required to support our diverse workforce
• Strong time management skills, ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High-energy, self-starter who has the initiative to function autonomously, anticipate needs, and prioritize responsibilities
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be proficient with computer systems

Nice to have:

• Experience with remote onboarding and working in a remote company environment.
• Familiarity with employee benefits management and coordination.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Degree in Human Resources of Psychology
• Proficiency in tools such as Notion, Google Sheets, Monday, Rippling, and AI tools.

Benefits

🩺  Health Insurance coverage

🌅 401k Plan

🗓️ 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical

🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises

🥘 A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly

🧘🏽‍♀️ Wellness perks: access to fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle

👩🏾‍🏫 Personalized Spanish coach

🚀 Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

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

$27.50—$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.com and 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.