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CookUnity

Senior Manager, Food Safety

Seattle, WA · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Oversee preventive control programs and critical limits, including cold-chain management, sanitation systems, chemical controls, and cook-chill processes * Analyze, trend, and interpret food safety ...

Mexsnax

Food Safety Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

) Food Safety Manager Dallas, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: Gonzalez Food Products, a growing ... Monitor environmental monitoring programs, allergen controls, sanitation verification, and ...

CookUnity

Food Safety Supervisor

New York, NY

... safety programs including Chef audits, internal assessments, training materials. * Train GMPs ... Certified Food Safety Manager (e.g., ServSafe) or equivalent certification * Proven experience in ...

CookUnity

Food Safety Supervisor

Chicago, IL · On-site

... safety programs including Chef audits, internal assessments, training materials. * Train GMPs ... Certified Food Safety Manager (e.g., ServSafe) or equivalent certification * Proven experience in ...

Walnut Creek Farm

Food Safety Manager

Alvarado, TX · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Walnut Creek Farm is seeking a Food Safety Manager to oversee and maintain food safety standards related to produce handling and sales. This role ensures compliance with food safety regulations and ...

LSG Sky Chefs

Quality Assurance Manager - Food Safety

NY · On-site

$95K - $112K/yr

Manage the food safety program and ensures that FDA FSMA preventive controls are effective and proper records are maintained. * Provide technical expertise relative to Hazard Analysis and Critical ...

Stewart's Shops

District Food Safety

Saint Albans, VT · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Our "Food To Go" program is one of the fastest growing areas in our shops. We provide our customers ... Our Food Safety staff teaches best practices to prevent food contamination and ensure we are ...

NFI Industries

Quality Food Safety Manager

Rincon, GA · On-site

Manage and audit quality programs and maintain proper documentation. * Assure that HACCP/Food Safety plans are fully implemented and monitored for all associated sites. Responsible for validating ...

Herbalife

Program Manager, Global Safety

Torrance, CA · On-site

The Global Security & Safety Program Manager leads the governance, development, implementation, and delivery of Global Security & Safety programs and initiatives worldwide. This role provides end-to ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for food safety program manager in the United States is $71,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $88,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a food safety program manager do?

A Food Safety Program Manager oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of food safety protocols within an organization. They ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate training for staff on safe food handling practices. Their role is critical in preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring that products meet both regulatory and customer expectations. They often work closely with quality assurance teams, regulatory agencies, and production staff to maintain a safe food supply.

What are some common challenges faced by food safety program managers, and how can they be addressed in a dynamic food production environment?

Food Safety Program Managers often encounter challenges such as staying up-to-date with ever-changing regulations, ensuring consistent compliance across multiple sites, and fostering a culture of food safety among diverse teams. Addressing these challenges requires ongoing training, proactive communication, and robust internal audit systems. Collaboration with cross-functional departments like quality assurance, production, and supply chain is key to identifying risks early and implementing effective corrective actions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food safety program manager, and why are they important?

A Food Safety Program Manager requires expertise in food science, regulatory compliance, HACCP principles, and typically a degree in food safety or a related field. Familiarity with tools like SQF/BRC certification systems, food safety management software, and auditing protocols is essential. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating teams and ensuring compliance. These competencies are crucial to maintaining food safety standards, minimizing risk, and protecting public health in food production environments.

What is the difference between Food Safety Program Manager vs Food Safety Specialist?

AspectFood Safety Program ManagerFood Safety Specialist
CertificationsServSafe, HACCP certification, ISO 22000ServSafe, HACCP certification
Work EnvironmentOversees programs across multiple facilities or departmentsPerforms inspections, audits, and training at specific sites
ResponsibilitiesDevelops, implements, and manages food safety programsEnsures compliance, conducts inspections, and provides training

The Food Safety Program Manager typically has broader responsibilities, overseeing food safety initiatives across multiple locations, while the Food Safety Specialist focuses on executing inspections and compliance at specific sites. Both roles require similar certifications and work within the same industry, but the Program Manager holds a more strategic, leadership-oriented position.

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Infographic showing various Food Safety Program Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,639 per year, or $34.4 per hour.

Senior Manager, Food Safety

Seattle, WA • On-site

CookUnity
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about CookUnityexternal

$95K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

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.
The Role
CookUnity is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager, Food Safety to lead and scale food safety excellence across our SEA operations. This role is central to enabling CookUnity's rapid growth and marketplace expansion by building robust, data-driven food safety systems that protect customers, strengthen brand trust, and support operational innovation.
Reporting into senior Quality & Food Safety leadership, this role partners closely with Operations, Culinary, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams to embed preventive controls, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement into daily execution. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on-equally comfortable setting enterprise standards and working directly on the production floor.
Responsibilities
  • Lead site-level food safety strategy for high-volume, ready-to-eat meal production, ensuring alignment with CookUnity's growth, retention, and marketplace objectives
  • Serve as the primary food safety authority for regulatory agencies, third-party audits, and inspections; own inspection readiness, execution, and corrective action management
  • Oversee preventive control programs and critical limits, including cold-chain management, sanitation systems, chemical controls, and cook-chill processes
  • Analyze, trend, and interpret food safety and environmental monitoring data to proactively identify risk and drive continuous improvement
  • Design, implement, and scale food safety programs, including internal and Chef audits, shelf-life validation, environmental monitoring, and risk assessments
  • Partner with Operations and Culinary leaders to integrate food safety into production planning, new menu launches, and process innovation
  • Lead food safety investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA programs to prevent recurrence and strengthen systems
  • Develop and deliver engaging training programs for GMPs, sanitation, allergen control, and safe food handling for employees and Chef partners
  • Build and mentor high-performing food safety team members, fostering technical excellence and leadership capability
  • Translate evolving federal, state, and local regulations into clear, practical standards that support speed, consistency, and compliance
  • Champion a strong, proactive food safety culture across multiple shifts and teams in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Safety, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
  • HACCP, PCQI, and/or Certified Food Safety Manager credentials
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in food safety, quality, or regulatory leadership within ready-to-eat, fresh, or high-compliance food production environments
  • Demonstrated success leading food safety programs at scale in complex, high-growth operations
  • Strong working knowledge of FDA, USDA, and local regulatory requirements, preventive controls, and HACCP systems
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional leaders and drive change without direct authority
  • Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with performance data and risk metrics
  • Growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
Benefits
Health Insurance coverage
401k Plan
We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1
Eligible for a bi-annual performance bonus
Unlimited PTO
5-year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical
Paid Family Leave
Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
Monthly CookUnity credits to enjoy our meals
Wellness perks: nutritional coach access and fitness subsidies
Personalized Spanish coach
Opportunity to join a company that's redefining 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
$95,000-$110,000 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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