ABOUT COOKUNITY: Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, 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 50 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. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR We’re continuously building our team in Chicago to help us become more efficient, faster, and more reliable for our customers. We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate supervisor who values transparency, communication, and collaboration. We are always learning and growing, if this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we’d love to hear from you! THE ROLE The Marketplace (Warehouse) Supervisor supports the onsite Culinary or Marketplace Manager with day-to-day operations. This person must be comfortable taking ownership, working with minimal oversight, and leading the team in executing operational SOPs effectively and efficiently. The primary focus of this position is supervising the evening order-picking operation. The supervisor will manage a team of 5–7 order pickers and ensure that chef orders for the following day are fulfilled accurately and on time. This role will also monitor incoming and outgoing chef order requests, identify shortages, and proactively communicate any issues to Culinary teams and management. Additional responsibilities include receiving, inventory management, storage and distribution of Marketplace products, purchasing ingredients, and scheduling staff. Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday, 5:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Days off: Monday and Tuesday RESPONSIBILITIES * Supervise and manage a team of 5–7 order pickers throughout the evening shift. * Ensure chef orders for the following day are picked, processed, and fulfilled accurately and efficiently. * Monitor incoming and outgoing chef order requests. * Proactively communicate shortages and operational issues to Culinary teams and management. * Oversee evening operations independently and with minimal supervision. * Use WMS and ERP systems for order processing, inventory management, and billing. * Use Slack for team communication, operational updates, and escalations. * Operate a pallet jack to move pallets of products. * Manage and improve key operational processes, including: * Receiving * Order picking * Inventory counting * Ordering * Returns * Staff scheduling * Ensure the proper organization of dry storage areas, walk-ins, and freezers within the Marketplace. * Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized working environment. * Enforce food-safety standards and FIFO practices to ensure product freshness. * Perform additional job-related duties as assigned by leadership. QUALIFICATIONS * 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse, order-fulfillment, food-production, or kitchen environment. * Experience managing an order-picking or fulfillment team. * Availability to work Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. * Ability to manage evening operations independently and with minimal oversight. * Experience using WMS and ERP systems for order processing, inventory, or billing. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds without assistance. * Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, and lift for a minimum of eight hours, with or without reasonable accommodation. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must be at least 18 years old. * High proficiency in Spanish. * Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail. * Positive attitude and strong communication skills. * Experience operating a pallet jack and ServSafe certification are preferred. BENEFITS * Paid weekly * Healthcare benefits * Opportunities for advancement * Full-time role COMPENSATION The pay rate for this position is $25 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 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 $25—$25 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! 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. A quick note for all candidates We’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief “proof of humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us: * Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com * Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page. * We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. * We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away. If something ever feels off or you’re unsure about a message, we’d much rather you double-check with us. You can always contact us directly through any of our social media channels. We appreciate your interest in joining CookUnity — and we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.

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