Sustainability Lead
CookUnity•Seattle, WA
•$21 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
CookUnity is seeking a Sustainability Lead to ensure the facility operates in alignment with sustainable practices, with a strong focus on achieving and maintaining Zero Waste Certification. This role is crucial for our mission to empower Chefs to nourish the world. The Sustainability Lead will be responsible for Waste Management and Zero Waste implementation, compliance and audit preparation, training and employee engagement, collaboration and reporting, continuous improvement and innovation, and corrective action and issue resolution.
Requirements
- Bilingual – Spanish and English (mainly spoken)
- Basic knowledge of Google Docs.
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and work in a physically demanding environment.
Responsibilities
- Walk through CookUnity’s facilities to ensure that sustainable procedures are followed as they should.
- Oversee waste sorting and disposal procedures to ensure compliance with zero-waste goals.
- Track and analyze waste data, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Classify, weigh, and dispose of Food Waste (donations/compost/garbage/ family meals).
- Register waste of packed meals in spreadsheet.
- Coordinate DONATIONS pick up with the Non-profit organization we work with.
- Give feedback to the people in the everyday work to accomplish Sustainability standards (Create Sustainable behavior).
- Zero Waste Training to chef’s teams.
- Prepare and lead sustainability audits for Zero Waste Certification.
- Participate in and lead corrective actions related to sustainability audits.
- Give the necessary data/information to achieve Zero waste Certification to people from RTS.
- Ensure all supplies to correct waste diversion (Stickers, posters, bins).
- Coordinate with the cleaning team to keep the Green Stations clean and in order.
- Purchase supplies, when needed.
- Team up with OPS for the success of the Sustainability Programs.
- Identify and implement new sustainable solutions for food waste reduction.
- Work with partners and respond to the necessary documentation.
- Organize their team to ensure that assigned tasks are completed daily.
Benefits
- Health Insurance coverage
- 401k Plan
- Paid sick days
- Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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