Catering Zero Waste Student Manager

Job Posting Title:

Catering Zero Waste Student Manager

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

25

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes:

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: This position is eligible for $1.00 per hour shift differential pay for hours worked during designated evening and weekend shifts in accordance with university guidelines.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts based on your class schedule

• Holidays off

Purpose:

As a Catering Zero Waste Student Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing our zero waste program for campus events. This position involves overseeing zero waste education to create a holistic and experiential learning environment for catering student employees and clients. You will contribute to the mission of promoting zero waste operations across the UT Austin community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Must be available to work during Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027

• Direct student staff in all aspects of event management, including zero‑waste operations

• Improve the efficiency of UHD waste‑management processes

• Conduct waste audits at events; record and transmit data for event media

• Support Longhorn Hospitality’s goal of achieving zero waste

• Expand zero‑waste educational opportunities on the UT campus

• Develop training for Longhorn Hospitality student staff

• Serve as point of contact with clients and guests for zero‑waste events

• Run pre‑event shift meetings; assign roles, schedule breaks, and organize service‑area tasks

• Complete UT driver training for university vehicles; log travel and fuel use; report repair needs

• Receive FAST certification and communicate allergen information to catering staff

• Inventory equipment and stock weekly; track movement and storage of trash bins, linens, and waste‑management equipment

Required Qualifications:

• Some experience with sustainability concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in food service

• Experience in waste management

• Management experience.

Compensation:

$15.00 / hour

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as part of daily duties

• Comfortable with working outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends based on operational needs

• Comfort handling trash and food waste

Work Shift:

• Flexible work schedule determined by the needs of the unit and the student

Required Materials:

• Resume/CV

• Letter of Interest

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.