Food Sustainability Fellow

Overview

Bon Appetit Food Sustainability Fellow

Salary: $57,000 - $59,000

Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service. We operate as a restaurant company in contract food service, with chefs and managers encouraged to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting-edge food into their cafes. This position is an entry-level, full-time role for recent college graduates, with a primary focus on raising awareness about social and environmental issues related to the food system for guests and employees in the assigned region.

• Visit cafés within the assigned region and facilitate plans to engage the community and culinary teams in discussions about social and environmental issues in the food system.
• Plan dynamic visits to college campuses with the goal of strengthening campus food systems, including classroom visits, farm visits, presentations, and student group meetings.
• Work with a flexible calendar to fit each Fellow’s interaction style, interests, and approach.
• Undertake special projects to advance sustainability commitments (e.g., local purchasing, waste reduction, campus farms and gardens, plant-forward initiatives).
• Write and edit communications materials (blog posts, social media posts, articles) about campus activities, Farm to Fork vendor visits, and other projects; create marketing materials and presentations in Canva to host and promote events.

• 4-year college degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Communications, Hospitality, Wellness and Nutrition, or related area; or a 4-year degree in another field with strong experience in food systems, sustainability, or related areas.
• Past attendance at a college or university where Bon Appétit managed the food is required.
• Strong interest and experience in sustainable food and agriculture issues; knowledge of environmental, social, and public health issues related to food and agriculture.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including comfort speaking publicly.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively; ability to think critically and adapt to challenges.
• Ability to spend up to 80% of time traveling; flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends; ability to work remotely when not traveling.

• West Coast:
  Portland, OR;
  San Francisco, CA;
  Los Angeles, CA;
  Denver, CO
• Central:
  Minneapolis, MN;
  Chicago, IL;
  Indianapolis, IN

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Compass Group USA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of applicants and associates regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We may modify job functions as needed based on business necessity. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws and ordinances.

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