Compost Team Member (Pilot Program)
Description
Position Overview:Serves as one of the dish/utility student team members for Dining Services operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited
to, sorting and separating compostable items from dishware, pots, pans, utensils, cooking equipment, and kitchen equipment.
Duties include separating compostable materials from trash to reduce the amount of waste that is sent to the landfill.
Position Responsibilities:
Consciously sort and remove compostable items from dishware, ensuring a clean stream of compost
Place compostable materials in the proper receptacles, place landfill waste in proper receptacles
Scrape, rinse, scrub, and organize washable items (trays, bowls, plates, cups, glasses, silverware, etc.)
Weigh both compostable materials and trash and prepare for distribution to composting facilities or landfill
Work alongside dish sanitation team members
Work with chemicals including industrial cleaning materials
Empty and clean all trash and compost receptacles
Report any custodial issues to the appropriate party
Qualifications
Additional Desirable QualificationsWillingness to improve skills
Experience/training in dish room operations
Experience sorting compostable materials and knowledge of what is compostable
Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
High level of punctuality and dependability
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to work safely, being aware of personal safety and the safety of others
Willingness to work in a hot, humid environment and on your feet for 2 or more hours
Ability to work as a member of a team as well as be self directed
Physical requirements:
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Standing, Climbing, Walking
Pushing, Pulling, Reaching/Working Overhead
Sitting, Kneeling, Balancing
Lifting, Carrying
Stooping, Crouching, Crawling
Talking, Reading, Writing
Hearing, Vision
Keyboard Use/Repetitive Hand Motion
Supervision Received:
Receives regular supervision from the Operations Manager(s), full-time staff member(s) (Dish Utility, FS1, Production Cooks, Lead Cooks, and B&G), Manager of Employment Operations & Training and Senior Administrators
Supervision Exercised:
None
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