Sustainability Team Member - Austin
Core
Execute daily operational tasks for waste management, recycling, composting, and food donation processes within a large-scale kitchen facility.
Role type
Operations team member (waste management & sustainability)
Builds
Clean, compliant, and efficient waste-diversion systems for a facility serving 20 chef teams.
Domain
Food production / Waste management / Sustainability
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Waste audit execution, material sorting, donation coordination, contamination identification, forklift/pallet jack operation, basic reporting, physical lifting (20+ lbs)
Preferred skills
Spanish language proficiency, Google Docs/Sheets knowledge, prior warehouse or food production experience
Technologies
Forklift, Pallet Jack, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Too Good To Go platform
Responsibilities
Perform daily waste audits and bin checks; sort and dispose of recyclables and compost; classify and process overproduced food for donation or reuse; coordinate donation pickups with non-profits; manage surplus meal sales via Too Good To Go; maintain green stations and waste diversion supplies; provide operational feedback to staff on waste-handling behaviors.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC