Sustainability LEAD - LA

CookUnity; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a Sustainability Lead in Los Angeles to manage daily waste audits, support zero-waste initiatives, and coordinate donation and waste-diversion activities. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and ensure environmental compliance.

The role emphasizes supervision experience, bilingual communication, and familiarity with Google Docs. TRUE Advisor certification is a plus to support TRUE Zero Waste projects.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English (spoken) is required.
• Experience as a lead or supervisor is required.
• Basic knowledge of Google Docs is helpful.
• Preferred: TRUE Advisor (GBCI) certificate and TRUE Zero Waste project experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily waste audits and prepare waste for donation or internal use.
• Coordinate donation pick-ups with partner organizations.
• Maintain Green Stations and ensure supplies for proper waste diversion.
• Monitor compliance and reinforce correct waste-handling behaviors.
• Oversee waste sorting, recycling, composting, and disposal to support zero-waste goals.
• Track, analyze, and report waste data for continuous improvement.
• Support sustainability audits and maintain documentation for certifications.
• Organize sustainability training sessions for employees and chef teams.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Lead or supervisor experience

Effective problem-solving

Strong communication

Training skills

Ownership mindset

Education

TRUE Advisor (GBCI) certificate

Tools

Google Docs

Job description

Overview

The Sustainability Lead supports the LA facility by ensuring daily waste-management procedures are executed correctly across operations, focusing on zero waste and environmental compliance. Responsibilities include waste audits, donation coordination, waste-sorting guidance, and maintaining efficient waste-diversion systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily waste audits and prepare waste for donation or internal use.
• Coordinate donation pick-ups with partner organizations.
• Maintain Green Stations and ensure supplies for proper waste diversion are available and correctly used.
• Monitor compliance, identify contamination, and reinforce correct waste-handling behaviors among staff.
• Oversee waste sorting, recycling, composting, and disposal procedures to support zero-waste goals.
• Track, analyze, and report waste data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support sustainability audits, implement corrective actions, and maintain documentation for certifications and compliance.
• Organize sustainability training sessions for employees and chef teams, promoting adherence to green practices.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability team and cross-functional partners to implement best practices and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead corrective action plans resulting from audits and ensure deviations are addressed to maintain compliance.

Job Requirements

• Bilingual – Spanish and English (mainly spoken).
• Experience as a lead or supervisor.
• Basic knowledge of Google Docs.
• Preferred: TRUE Advisor (GBCI) certificate and experience supporting TRUE Zero Waste projects (diversion tracking, waste audits, donation logs).

Required Skills/Abilities

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory and training skills.
• Understanding and awareness of Latino and American cultures.
• Hands-on, can-do attitude with ownership mindset to improve processes and results.

General Schedule And Workdays

Full-time position, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. Available to work on weekends. Wednesday and Thursday off.

Compensation

Pay range for this position: $19–$21 USD per hour. Final pay depends on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Equal Opportunity Employer: CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a work environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or disability.