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 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.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Facilities Manager to oversee and manage the day-to-day maintenance operations of our food manufacturing facility.
The Sr Facilities Manager will ensure the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the facility, supporting high-quality food production processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, including expertise in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), parts inventory management, preventative and reactive maintenance strategies, as well as predictive maintenance techniques. This role requires collaboration with all departments, project management skills, and a focus on continuous improvement. This position will report to the Director of Facilities and the assigned Market Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Facility Maintenance & Operations:
○ Oversee the maintenance and repair of all facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and security systems.
○ Utilize a CMMS to schedule, track, and manage work orders, ensuring timely maintenance and issue resolution.
○ Ensure regular and proper servicing of machinery and equipment to prevent unplanned downtime.
○ Manage a robust preventative maintenance program to minimize equipment failures and maximize operational efficiency.
Preventative vs. Reactive Maintenance:
○ Develop and lead a preventative maintenance strategy to reduce reactive maintenance needs and prolong the life of equipment and facilities.
○ Coordinate with production teams to ensure that all critical systems and equipment undergo routine inspections and maintenance.
○ Address reactive maintenance requests promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
Health, Safety, and Compliance:
○ Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding building and cooking regulations.
○ Develop and implement safety protocols for maintenance teams..
Parts Inventory Management:
○ Oversee the management of parts inventory, ensuring adequate stock of essential spare parts and materials for efficient facility operations.
○ Track parts usage, reorder thresholds, and vendor relationships to maintain a streamlined parts inventory system.
○ Implement processes to minimize waste, reduce excess inventory, and ensure availability of critical components.
Resource Management:
○ Manage the facilities budget, ensuring cost-effective spending while maintaining high facility standards.
○ Oversee the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the facility’s operation.
Vendor & Contractor Management:
○ Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors for services such as Exhaust, fire suppression, grease trap, and equipment repair.
○ Negotiate contracts and ensure the delivery of services as agreed upon, monitoring vendor performance.
Project Management:
○ Lead and manage facility renovation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to production processes.
○ Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
○ Maintain detailed project timelines, budget reports, and risk management strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
○ Work closely with all departments (Culinary, Quality Control, Fulfillment, HR, etc.) to ensure seamless integration of facility operations with manufacturing and production processes.
○ Provide facilities expertise during new product rollouts, equipment installations, and facility design or upgrades.
🩺 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!
All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
$100,000 — $130,000 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!
