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Culinary Product Development Lead

CookUnityOnsite

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.

What are we looking for:


We’re looking for an energetic person who is inspired by our mission to own and deliver the projects associated with bringing new SKUs onto the menu. This person would have experience working with a recipe database, creating recipes for manufacturing and/or higher volume commissary kitchens. They would have a strong culinary product development background and be thrilled to work with hundreds of food creators, helping them sell their creations to thousands of customers. This person will take concepts and ideas and turn them into completed work with successful outcomes and metrics.

Responsibilities:


  • Participate in meal type definition and tagging from a culinary perspective so that creators have something specific to aim for in creating new items
  • End-to-end ownership over the success rate of new meal onboarding and launch in the NY market, in partnership with those creators
  • Improving and maintaining the recipe database for the NY market
  • Works cross-functionally with key stakeholders to develop new product lines
  • Builds self-serve processes and/or is a SME for software development for the creator side of the marketplace

Qualifications


  • 5+ years of menu development experience in reputable organizations
  • 1-5 years of production experience in a large restaurant or manufacturing where recipes were used for production
  • A strong passion and knowledge base for food and food creators
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with several stakeholders
  • An analytical mindset and high EQ
  • Ability to work in our NYC facility 5 days a week

Benefits


🩺  Health Insurance coverage⛱ PTO policy and paid sick days🌅 401k Plan.🐣 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🌟 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$72,000 - $90,000USDIf 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.

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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