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 full-time proactive Jr. Sustainability and Standards Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our sustainability initiatives. In this role, you will focus on analyzing ingredients and vendors, collecting data for business case assessments, tracking food waste, and managing sustainability audits and reporting. It is ideal for someone passionate about environmental responsibility, data-driven analysis, and sustainable food practices ingredient sourcing.
Responsibilities:
- Data Collection and Business Case Assessment:
- Collect, organize, and analyze data to support business case assessments for sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven insights that inform decision-making on sustainable ingredients and sourcing.
- Manage and maintain sustainability-related databases and other information systems.
- Ingredients and Vendor Analysis:
- Search and assess ingredients and vendors to ensure alignment with the company’s sustainability standards.
- Evaluate vendor practices and ingredient sourcing to identify areas for improvement in sustainability and development of special lines.
- Food Waste Tracking and Metrics:
- Monitor and document food waste across operations, creating accurate records for waste reduction initiatives.
- Generate regular metrics and reports on food waste.
- Sustainability Audits and Reporting:
- Conduct and manage sustainability audits, ensuring compliance with company and local regulatory standards.
- Prepare detailed sustainability reports, summarizing findings from audits and ongoing progress towards sustainability goals.
- Recipe and Portfolio Analysis:
- Screen CookUnity portfolio and analyze recipes to identify potential improvements in ingredients, upgrade them, review ingredients labels, and search for additives replacements.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or about to graduate n Business, Supply Chain, Environmental or Food Engineering, or other related.
- 1-2 years of previous experience in a data entry role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate/advanced user of Google Sheets/Excel.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and engage with multiple stakeholders.
- Since our HQ is located in the USA, an excellent level of English is required.
Preferred requirements:
- Basic Knowledge of ingredients sourcing and vendor assessment.
- Experience in the food industry is a plus!
Benefits
💸 Get paid in USD. We use Deel to make things easier for you!
🗺 Work remotely: design the life that you want
⛱ Enjoy 15 days of vacation each year from the start date
🎄 16 fully paid Argentinean holidays
🗓️ 5-year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical
🐣 Family leave of 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid
🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
🧘🏽♀️ Customize the benefits that suit your needs! Access a range of perks tailored to you, including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, delivery apps, and more through our comprehensive benefit platform
🧑🏫 Personalized English coach
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.
