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SalaryCookUnity 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
The Marketplace Manager is to help support the onsite Culinary or Marketplace teams in handling day to day operations. You will play a vital role in ensuring the day-to-day success of the marketplace in all the kitchens at CookUnity.
Responsibilities:
- Operational Improvements: ownership of the delta between theoretical and actual food spend in assigned Market Place
- Establish & implement standardized ingredient-receiving practices at the location to ensure the 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
- Develop and ensure ongoing compliance with the process for checking incoming shipments versus invoices and order sheets.
- 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
- Processes to focus on and implement:
- Receiving
- Inventory Counting
- Ordering
- Food Safety Compliance (HACCP)
- Continuous oversight of inventory to ensure optimal levels of product
- Ensure all product is logged, stored, and neatly organized taking into account FIFO and food safety standards
- Train The Market's teams in order to ensure they count on the skills and criteria required for their tasks, including HACCP guidelines
- Refine receiving and cold chain procedures to ensure efficiency and freshness of ingredients.
- Scheduling of Marketplace and receiving team, according to labor budget.
- Any other marketplace tasks based on business needs.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, such as management of a Grocery store, warehouse, or procurement department experience
- Experience in food procurement and extensive food 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
- Ability to communicate and understand Spanish
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 each work day
Benefits:
- Health Insurance coverage
- PTO & Paid sick days
- Compassionate, Caregiver, or Bereavement Leave: 3 – 5 days each time the need arises.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks at full pay for primary caregiver and 4 weeks for secondary caregiver
- Access to a nutritional coach to help you build a healthy lifestyle
- A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals added to your account, monthly
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.
