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Culinary Lead
full-time•Los Angeles
About this role
<div class="content-intro"><h3>About CookUnity:</h3>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: <strong data-stringify-type="bold">empower Chefs to nourish the world.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.</span></p></div><h2><strong>Who We Are</strong></h2>
<p>CookUnity is the first-ever chef-to-consumer platform, connecting a diverse community of talented chefs with busy food lovers and elevating the at-home dining experience.</p>
<p>We are growing rapidly and looking for hard-working, passionate team members who want to help us become more efficient, faster, and more reliable for our customers. We’re always learning and improving — and if that’s the kind of environment where you thrive, we’d love to hear from you!</p>
<h2><strong>The Role</strong></h2>
<p>The <strong>Culinary Leader</strong> will be responsible for actively collaborating with supervision and management regarding compliance with the rules, procedures, and standards defined for the Culinary area's objectives across different locations. This position is vital for maintaining best practice standards and ensuring compliance with procedures, helping teams adhere to internal regulations.</p>
<h2><strong>You Are</strong></h2>
<p>Able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with Chef teams to ensure proper receiving and verification of goods.</li>
<li>Lead the QC team during the shift, ensuring dishes meet the established quality standards.</li>
<li>Oversee the end-of-shift cleanliness assessment of all stations and report any deviations to the Supervisor and Manager.</li>
<li>Verify proper cleanliness of the Dish Pit area throughout the shift, and propose and lead improvement initiatives as needed.</li>
<li>Work closely with the Dish Pit Lead to develop operational strategies that improve overall efficiency in the Dish Pit.</li>
<li>Monitor good manufacturing practices on the line and in plating rooms, take corrective actions when necessary, and communicate findings to the Supervisor and Manager.</li>
<li>Monitor kitchen cleanliness and enforce sanitation protocols in accordance with health department requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure proper use and handling of equipment in the hot line, enforcing best practices and operational standards.</li>
<li>Train, guide, and evaluate kitchen staff on the proper use of Rippling.</li>
<li>Actively support logistical operations for Off-Site Stores, including coordination with transportation teams and store locations.</li>
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<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Weekly pay</li>
<li>Healthcare coverage through Cigna</li>
<li>Daily lunch provided</li>
<li>Growth and advancement opportunities</li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><h3>Compensation</h3>
All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.</div><div class="title">Pay Range for this position</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$19.78</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$19.78 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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. <strong>Thank you for your time!</strong></span></p>
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<p><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer</strong>. 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.</span></em></p>
<p class="p-rich_text_section"><em><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>A quick note for all candidates</strong></span></em><br><em><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) <strong data-stringify-type="bold">stay safe while applying to CookUnity.</strong> We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief <strong data-stringify-type="bold">“proof of humanity”</strong> to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. </span></em><em><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us:</span></em></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Apply only through our official channels. </strong></span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">All open roles are listed on our official careers page: <a class="c-link" href="http://careers.cookunity.com/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://careers.cookunity.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">careers.cookunity.com</a></span></span></em></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. </strong></span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official <a class="c-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">LinkedIn Company Page</a>.</span></span></em></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. </strong></span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">That means emails ending in <code class="c-mrkdwn__code" data-stringify-type="code">@cookunity.com</code> and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.</span></span></em></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. </strong></span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away.</span></span></em></li>
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<p class="p-rich_text_section"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>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 <strong>we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.</strong></em></span></p></div>
What you'll do
- The Culinary Leader will collaborate with Chef teams to ensure compliance with culinary standards and oversee quality control during shifts. This role includes monitoring cleanliness and sanitation protocols, as well as training kitchen staff.
About CookUnity
CookUnity is the first Chef-Direct Subscription service—a chef-to-food lover marketplace connecting the country's most talented chefs with eaters (consumers). We’re changing meal delivery by bringing small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters across the country. Every week, a diverse collective of all-star chefs craft their signature, ready-to-eat dishes for an elevated at-home dining experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Culinary Lead do at CookUnity?
As a Culinary Lead at CookUnity, you will: the Culinary Leader will collaborate with Chef teams to ensure compliance with culinary standards and oversee quality control during shifts. This role includes monitoring cleanliness and sanitation protocols, as well as training kitchen staff..
Is the Culinary Lead position at CookUnity remote?
The Culinary Lead position at CookUnity is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Culinary Lead position at CookUnity?
You can apply for the Culinary Lead position at CookUnitydirectly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process.