Director of Workplace Safety

Job Description

Job Description

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.

About the Team :

At CookUnity, we're 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 safety—one that goes beyond compliance and empowers proactive, people-centered practices.

The role :

We're 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 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. You'll 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.

Open Locations : This role is based in either New York City or Los Angeles. We welcome candidates located in or willing to relocate to either location.

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 :

Preferred requirements :

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 we're looking for, we invite you to explore : CookUnity's 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, we'd 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

⛱ Unlimited PTO 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

$150,000—$180,000 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.