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Sustainability Associate

Chicago💼 Full-time💰 $18–$18🗓 2026-07-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Ensures sustainable procedures are followed in the facility by monitoring compliance, managing food waste, and coordinating donations.

Role type

Associate, operational sustainability

Builds

Internal sustainability programs and waste diversion initiatives

Domain

Food service / Logistics

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

physical stamina, attention to detail, computer skills, ability to lift 50 lbs

Preferred skills

none stated

Technologies

none stated

Responsibilities

Walk through facilities to ensure sustainable procedures are followed; classify, weigh, and dispose of food waste; condition and prepare food waste for donations or internal use; complete daily audit forms to detect contamination; coordinate donation pickups with non-profit organizations; ensure correct waste disposal in all kitchens; provide feedback to staff to accomplish sustainability standards; coordinate with cleaning teams to maintain green stations; team up with operations for sustainability program success

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

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