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Director of Warehouse Operations

CookUnityNew York, New York, United StatesOnsite
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CookUnity is a chef-to-you marketplace connecting talented chefs with consumers, revolutionizing meal delivery. We bring small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters nationwide, crafted by a diverse collective of all-star chefs. With over 100 inspired chefs from cities like NYC, LA, Austin, and more, our weekly subscription offers a wide range of hand-crafted meals to cater to various palates and dietary preferences.
By delivering over 1 million meals per month, we're also empowering working chefs, tripling their income, and supporting their growth. CookUnity believes in fueling stronger communities, partnering with Food Bank For New York City to combat food insecurity across all five boroughs.

The Role


As a Director of Warehouse Operations you will contribute to the success of CookUnity by enhancing our Ingredient Handling operations, with a focus on developing processes that reduce food expenditure, improve meal quality, streamline site operations, and enhance our HACCP compliance.You will work closely with the Supply Chain, Chef Success and Site Ops teams to improve day-to-day operations, including: ordering, receiving, inventory management practices, implementation of the “distribution model,” and purchasing & recipe data management.

Responsibilities:


  • Set and establish our hyper-growth company's materials handling processes from A-Z: handling materials from food to packaging to cleaning supplies
  • Implement Inventory Management (IMS) technology into our operation to develop accurate real-time inventory capability
  • Develop Processes for Supply Chain Data Validation:
  • Identify and quantify recipe, yield, and portioning discrepancies
  • communicate across the Supply Chain/Chef Success/Ops teams to ensure perpetual data improvement
  • Improve inventory stock-taking processes across markets
  • Operational Improvements: ownership of the delta between theoretical and actual food spend in All Markets
  • Establish & implement standardized ingredient receiving practices at all locations to ensure efficiency and freshness of ingredients
  • Review site layouts to develop optimal storage and handling of ingredients
  • Focus on the “Distribution Model” deployment across all food categories (Protein, Produce, Dairy, and select Dry Goods) and markets
  • Train Market teams to ensure that they have the skills required to successfully manage our ingredient needs.
  • Provide staffing coverage for Marketplace teams as needed

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS:

  • Distribution Model Implementation by Market:
  • Protein
  • Produce
  • Dairy
  • Key Dry Items
  • % of Recipes that are Audited and Approved by Supply Chain
  • Delta between Theoretical and Actual Food Costs in All Markets
  • Qualifications:


    • Minimum of 10+ years of management experience in a similar role, such as a management of a Grocery store, warehouse, or procurement department experience
    • Multi-Unit/Food warehouse/Grocery Store Experience
    • Experience in food procurement and extensive food handling knowledge
    • Experience in inventory management
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented
    • Understanding of food safety and quality standards
    • Ability to train and inspire employees to perform at their best

    Requirements:


    • Must be able to deal with stressful situations and environment
    • Must be able to accommodate flexible working hours including early morning, late night, weekends and holidays 
    • Able to lift up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 100 pounds
    • Work in temperature-controlled environments
    • Able to work onsite 50% of the time (NY, LA, Chicago)

    Benefits:


    • 🩺Health Insurance coverage
    • 🏖 PTO policy and paid holidays off
    • 📈 We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.
    • 🌟 Eligible for bi-annual performance bonus
    • 🐣 Family leave: 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, 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: fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
    • 👩🏾‍🏫 Personalized Spanish coach

    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$110,000—$150,000 USDIf 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.

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    Life at CookUnity

    CookUnity is the first chef-to-consumer platform, connecting a diverse group of talented chefs with food lovers to create an elevated at-home dining experience. On a quest to unlock the world's best food creators and bring their meals to the masses, CookUnity is home to more than 30 of NYC's most talented chefs. Through a weekly subscription, consumers can select from a robust and ever-changing menu of over 200 handcrafted meals that cater to a wide variety of palates and dietary preferences. Believing that healthy food fuels stronger communities, CookUnity contributes to an ongoing partnership and donation with the Food Bank For New York City, the city's major hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty across all five boroughs.
    Thrive Here & What We Value1. Empowering Working Chefs, Tripling Their Income, and Supporting Growth2. Fueling Stronger Communities by Partnering with Food Bank For New York City to Combat Food Insecurity Across All Five Boroughs3. Customizable Benefits Platform for Employees4. Generous Amount of CookUnity Credits to Enjoy Our Amazing Meals, Added to Your Account Monthly5. Wellness Perks: Fitness Subsidies to Build a Healthy Lifestyle6. Personalized Spanish Coaching Available for Employees7. Family Leave of 12 Weeks for Primary Caregiver and 4 Weeks for Secondary Caregiver, Fully Paid8. Believing in Investing in Their Own Development9. Health Insurance Coverage10. Stock Options Plan Granted on Day 111. Eligible for BiAnnual Performance Bonus
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