About CookUnity

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with 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 35 million meals a year from the industrys 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 youve found the right job posting.

The Role

As a Warehouse Operations Manager youll be responsible for managing the internal supply chain functions of our Seattle Facility.

You will play a vital role in ensuring the day-to-day success of the operation across all functions of the day-to-day business at CookUnity. Youll be a team leader driving efficiency accuracy and a positive workplace culture across a team of hardworking warehouse Supervisors and Associates

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to take ownership inventory accuracy and excellent customer service to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage accuracy and compliance of the ingredient and packaging receiving practices in the New York location to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Review site layouts to develop optimal storage and handling of ingredients and packaging
• Focus on the Distribution Model deployment across all categories (Protein Produce Dairy Dry Goods and Packaging) and Marketplaces
• Develop and ensure ongoing compliance with process for checking incoming shipments versus invoices and order sheets.
• Train and develop team members to ensure that they have the skills and resources required to successfully manage and handle all operational needs.
• Focus on continuous improvement across core functions including but not limited to: receiving inventory counting purchasing quality assurance ingredient distribution and food safety compliance (HACCP).
• Create and establish a food safety MOVEMENT! Implementing and complying with best in class handling receiving and distribution practices by collaborating with our Food Safety Team.
• Continuous oversight of inventory to ensure optimal levels of product
• Aid in development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to help ensure Marketplace functions are operating at highest efficiency levels
• Maintain excellent relationships with our chef partners and work hand in hand with other departments across the CookUnity organization.
• Understanding of Profit and Loss (P&L) statements variance reports and KPI metrics
• Oversight of scheduling for the Marketplace team according to labor budget.
• Any other marketplace tasks based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role managing receiving shipping inventory and/or warehousing functions in a manufacturing or wholesale distribution facility (food industry preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience
• Strong understanding of HACCP and OSHA guidelines
• Experience in food procurement and extensive food knowledge
• Experience in inventory management
• Expert understanding of supply chain or inventory control software (ERP MRP WMS platforms such as SAP NetSuite Infor etc.)
• Highly organized detail-oriented
• Understanding of food safety and quality standards
• Ability to promote professional growth and development of the entire Marketplace team.
• Ability to communicate and understand Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to travel 5-10% as needed to support other location

Benefits

• Health Insurance coverage
• PTO policy and paid sick days
• We grow you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.
• Eligible for bi-annual performance bonus
• Family leave fully paid
• 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 a nutritional coach and 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!

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

If youre interested in this role please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit well 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.