Sustainability Intern - Uofl Dining - Student Worker- University Of Louisville

Job Description

Your career starts here! Take advantage of our operations on your campus by kickstarting your future with our passionate teams and dedicated leaders who are ready to get you to where you want to go.

UofL Dining is seeking an environmentally minded and enthusiastic Sustainability Intern to support campus dining initiatives focused on waste reduction, climate action, food recovery, and student engagement. This role is ideal for students passionate about sustainability, environmental science, food systems, communications, or social impact. The intern will help plan programs, track sustainability metrics, assist with outreach, and support UofL Dining's mission to create a more sustainable dining experience on campus. Prior experience isn't the most important thing - we're looking for students who are ready to be trailblazers with Aramark. Pursue what matters and apply to join our team today.

Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily/weekly monitoring and documentation of the Babylon Micro Farms located on campus-tracking harvest data, coordinating harvest days, photographing produce, and supporting marketing efforts around hyper local sourcing.
• Help enhance Zero Waste initiatives by inspecting waste stations, supporting recycling/compost programs, and identifying opportunities to reduce single use items.
• Assist in planning and executing sustainability-centered events
• Assist the marketing team with all roles and responsibilities as necessary
• This position requires summer availability and runs through August 10.

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

• Previous food service experience preferred
• Must have or acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrates guest service skills

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

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.