Food Production Assistant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A member of the Chicago's Community Kitchens (CCK) Team who supports the production, packaging, and distribution of prepared meals for our community. The Food Production Assistant helps to maintain food safety and sanitation, as well as occupational safety in the kitchen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Food Prep - adhere to food safety and recipe guidelines to safely prepare food items; ensure compliance with HACCP and sanitation procedures
• Meal Packaging - maintain consistency and quality of prepared meals; guarantee IDA compliance and safe manufacturing procedures at all times
• Sanitation Management - keep a clean workstation and assist the sanitation team as needed
• Inventory Control - assist with receiving and management of FIFO, along with detailed organization of storage areas
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen
• Food Handler Sanitation Certification or ability to pass test for certification
• Ability to push, pull, and lift equipment and food containers that weigh up to 50 pounds
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to take direction and feedback
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• High energy and motivated, with a positive attitude
• Ability to problem solve

Exposure:

• Commercial kitchen environment, including freezer/refrigerator temperatures
• Warehouse exposure as needed
• Walking/standing for long periods of time, up to 4 hours at a time

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• On-site gym
• $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
• $250 employee referral bonus