Sustainability Lead

Sustainability Lead; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance coverage

401k Plan

Paid sick days

Job summary

CookUnity in Seattle, WA is seeking a Sustainability Lead to drive zero waste initiatives across our facilities and ensure compliance with sustainability standards.

You will oversee waste sorting, data tracking, and engagement with chefs and staff to implement sustainable practices, including audits and corrective actions as needed. Join a mission-driven team transforming how we eat and how chefs work.

Qualifications

• Bilingual – Spanish and English (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.
• Zero Waste Training to chef’s teams.
• Prepare and lead sustainability audits for Zero Waste Certification.

Skills

Bilingual – Spanish and English

Tools

Google Docs

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:

The Sustainability Lead is responsible for ensuring the facility operates in alignment with sustainable practices, with a strong focus on achieving and maintaining Zero Waste Certification. Key areas of responsibility include 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.

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.

Minimum 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.

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!

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

$21 - $23 USD

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.