Director of Sustainability - Campus Dining

Job Description

As the Sustainability Director, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of our sustainability strategy at the University of Kentucky. There will be specific emphasis on food waste reduction, single-use reduction, carbon reduction, sustainable and diverse procurement, implementing sustainable practices, collaborating with functional departments to tell the sustainability story to our guests and clients, and building a culture of sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive sustainability program for dining and catering operations

• Develop and implement strategies to prioritize and increase the purchase of food products from local farmers and suppliers, supporting community agriculture, ensuring fresher ingredients, and reducing the organization’s carbon footprint

• Engage managers to implement and manage creative sustainability initiatives

• Manage, analyze, and report on client and enterprise sustainability KPIs and metrics

• Provide guiding leadership regarding sustainability to operations team – bolstering success

• Work with operations team on waste, energy, and water conservation initiatives

• Facilitate on-going sustainability training for management and hourly employees

• Develop and facilitate workshops, content, and meetings regarding sustainability

• Plan educational field trips for managers to local suppliers, waste infrastructure facilities, etc.

• Supervise, train, and monitor the activities of the operational team to accomplish sustainability goals in partnership with general management team

• Partner with Managers and FLAs in kitchens to educate and provide in the moment coaching on sustainable food practices

• Participate in regular meetings with internal team, local clients, and external stakeholders

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. 

Qualifications

• Degree in a subject related to sustainability; Bachelor’s degree required (business, environment and/or sustainability)
• 3 - 5+ years’ experience working in sustainability team or specialized consultancy
• Knowledge of and experience with social and environmental matters, including interconnected issues; understands business and operations of large food company
• Inquisitive mind set with strong analytical abilities. Strategic thinker looking outside to bring new approaches to continually improve internal effectiveness
• Highly analytical, ability to synthesize information and offer recommendations/solutions
• Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder engagement from vision to implementation
• Ability to communicate and facilitate dialogue with those holding diverse and opposing views, by finding common ground and identifying opportunities to move forward. Courage and conviction in managing difficult conversations
• Resilient, and able to adapt to challenges, identify underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organized with a strong attention to detail and follow through

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.