About CookUnity
Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. CookUnity was founded in 2018 as a 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 The Kitchen Technology Lead drives innovation by identifying, testing, and scaling tools, systems, and processes that improve kitchen efficiency, product quality, and chef enablement. This role is responsible for standing up proof-of-concept tests, collecting and analyzing data, and influencing cross-functional teams to drive adoption of high-leverage solutions. They act as the bridge between Culinary Operations, Product, and Engineering to make sure CookUnity’s kitchens are operating at the cutting edge of technology and process excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Innovation & Experimentation – Design, lead, and operationalize proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives from idea to live test.
Identify and prioritize high-impact technology or process innovations to improve chef enablement, efficiency, and food quality
Build test plans and success metrics; evaluate effectiveness and ROI
Translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations for pilot or scale
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with analytics and operations teams to develop dashboards or tools that measure kitchen innovation performance.
Work closely with Engineering, Product, Culinary Operations, and Chef Success to bring new technologies and tools to life.
Act as the SME voice in tech development, ensuring solutions are practical, scalable, and user-friendly for chefs.
Manage vendor relationships or external partners for kitchen technology trials.
Influence & Communication – Build alignment with senior stakeholders on which technologies or processes to invest in and scale.
Communicate test results, business impact, and next steps in clear, compelling narratives.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within Culinary Operations.
Who You Are
Let creators create: You empower chefs and operators by building tools and processes that remove friction and spark creativity.
Every second and every detail count: You’re scientific and precise, always testing, measuring, and refining.
Diversity is the spice of life: You welcome new ideas, experimentation, technologies, and perspectives that challenge the status quo.
Nourish everyone and everything: You think about long-term value and systems - for chefs, customers, and operations - and how to leverage that interplay for impact.
Food unites us: You love collaborating with culinary teams and know how to use technology to deepen that connection, aligning others through persuasion and clarity.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in kitchen operations, culinary technology, R&D, or process innovation roles.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept to measurable outcome.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; experience with experimentation frameworks a plus.
Familiarity with kitchen automation, production technology, or culinary R&D environments.
Excellent communication skills — able to simplify complex ideas and influence decisions.
Passion for food innovation and enabling chefs through technology.
Ability to travel regularly (up to 25%).
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 meals, added to your account, monthly
Wellness perks: fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
Personalized Spanish coach
Opportunity to join a company changing 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
$100,000—$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 may ask for a brief “proof Of Humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person. Here are tips to protect yourself:
Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page.
Our recruiters are real people — verify them on LinkedIn. Reach out on our official LinkedIn Company Page if unsure.
We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. Emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews through official platforms — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.
We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, don’t share information and report it.
If something ever feels off, you can contact us through our official channels. We care about keeping your experience and safety genuine.
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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 The Kitchen Technology Lead drives innovation by identifying, testing, and scaling tools, systems, and processes that improve kitchen efficiency, product quality, and chef enablement. This role is responsible for standing up proof-of-concept tests, collecting and analyzing data, and influencing cross-functional teams to drive adoption of high-leverage solutions. They act as the bridge between Culinary Operations, Product, and Engineering to make sure CookUnity’s kitchens are operating at the cutting edge of technology and process excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Innovation & Experimentation – Design, lead, and operationalize proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives from idea to live test.
Identify and prioritize high-impact technology or process innovations to improve chef enablement, efficiency, and food quality
Build test plans and success metrics; evaluate effectiveness and ROI
Translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations for pilot or scale
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with analytics and operations teams to develop dashboards or tools that measure kitchen innovation performance.
Work closely with Engineering, Product, Culinary Operations, and Chef Success to bring new technologies and tools to life.
Act as the SME voice in tech development, ensuring solutions are practical, scalable, and user-friendly for chefs.
Manage vendor relationships or external partners for kitchen technology trials.
Influence & Communication – Build alignment with senior stakeholders on which technologies or processes to invest in and scale.
Communicate test results, business impact, and next steps in clear, compelling narratives.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within Culinary Operations.
Who You Are
Let creators create: You empower chefs and operators by building tools and processes that remove friction and spark creativity.
Every second and every detail count: You’re scientific and precise, always testing, measuring, and refining.
Diversity is the spice of life: You welcome new ideas, experimentation, technologies, and perspectives that challenge the status quo.
Nourish everyone and everything: You think about long-term value and systems - for chefs, customers, and operations - and how to leverage that interplay for impact.
Food unites us: You love collaborating with culinary teams and know how to use technology to deepen that connection, aligning others through persuasion and clarity.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in kitchen operations, culinary technology, R&D, or process innovation roles.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept to measurable outcome.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; experience with experimentation frameworks a plus.
Familiarity with kitchen automation, production technology, or culinary R&D environments.
Excellent communication skills — able to simplify complex ideas and influence decisions.
Passion for food innovation and enabling chefs through technology.
Ability to travel regularly (up to 25%).
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 meals, added to your account, monthly
Wellness perks: fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
Personalized Spanish coach
Opportunity to join a company changing 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
$100,000—$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 may ask for a brief “proof Of Humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person. Here are tips to protect yourself:
Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page.
Our recruiters are real people — verify them on LinkedIn. Reach out on our official LinkedIn Company Page if unsure.
We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. Emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews through official platforms — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.
We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, don’t share information and report it.
If something ever feels off, you can contact us through our official channels. We care about keeping your experience and safety genuine.
#J-18808-Ljbffr