Director of Workplace Safety
Director of Workplace Safety
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$ 120000 - 150000
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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.
About the Team:
At CookUnity were on a mission to reinvent mealtime by connecting eaters with talented chefs from across the country. Our distributed network of culinary hubs powers a high-quality personalized food experience at scale. Behind the scenes our Workplace Operations and Safety team plays a crucial role in ensuring that every kitchen facility and field operation is a safe compliant and thriving environment for our teams to do their best work. As we grow so does our commitment to building a culture of safetyone that goes beyond compliance and empowers proactive people-centered practices.
The role:
Were looking for a Director of Workplace Safety to lead our health and safety programs across all CookUnity facilities and field operations starting with our New York hub and expanding nationally.
You will report to the Head of Workplace Operations and drive the strategic direction of our safety programs ensuring full compliance with federal (OSHA) as well as state-specific regulations.
This role requires a proactive leader who can cultivate a strong safety culture while navigating the distinct regulatory environments of each state. Youll work cross-functionally with teams in Operations HR Legal and Facilities to reduce incidents strengthen compliance and lead continuous improvement across a fast-paced complex operation.
Responsibilities:
- Design and lead comprehensive workplace safety programs across multiple sites including kitchens production facilities and delivery operations.
- Ensure compliance with federal (OSHA) and state/local regulations with particular attention to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) and New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) requirements.
- Prioritize mitigation strategies in California and New York tailoring interventions accordingly.
- Conduct regular risk assessments audits and inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Develop safety KPIs and reporting dashboards to track performance and identify trends.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; drive corrective and preventive action plans.
- Build and deliver engaging safety training programs for all levels of the organization.
- Serve as a strategic partner to site leaders and functional heads in driving a culture of safety and operational excellence.
- Manage documentation and reporting related to incidents near misses and regulatory compliance.
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external safety consultants.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and changes in legislation to proactively adapt policies and practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 812 years of experience in workplace safety with 3 years in a leadership or multi-site role.
- Expertise in OSHA regulations with in-depth working knowledge of California and New York workplace safety laws.
- Experience in high-risk fast-paced environments such as food manufacturing distribution or logistics.
- Strong project management analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to build programs that drive behavior change and measurable results.
Preferred requirements:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent credential.
- Experience leading safety programs during periods of rapid growth particularly across multiple states with diverse regulatory landscapes.
- Familiarity with digital safety management systems or EHS software is a plus.
Learn More About CookUnity
We believe great leadership starts with alignment on vision values and ways of working. To give you deeper insight into who we are and what were looking for we invite you to explore:CookUnitys Leadership Principles The values and behaviors that guide how we operate collaborate and scale.
We hope this provides valuable insight into our culture and product vision. If this excites you wed love to connect!
Benefits
Health Insurance coverage
401k Plan
We grow you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1
Eligible for a bi-annual performance bonus
PTO policy and paid sick days
5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity you get a 4-week paid sabbatical
Paid Family leave
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
$120000 - $150000 USD
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.
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Director
Employment Type
Full Time
