Food Production Assistant (Food Services)
General Description:
Member of the Chicago's Community Kitchens (CCK) Team, supporting the production and packaging of prepared meals as well as the production of onsite cold/hot meals. Onsite catering includes hospitality management from intimate lunches to large scale catering for the entire organization. This role assists the Production & Catering Manager with administrative duties as needed. Additionally, the Production Assistant executes a variety of directives in various areas of the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Production
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Prepare and package meals according to recipe specifications
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Assist in recipe formulation, preparation of labels and corresponding documentation
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Assist with monitoring and documentation of HACCP procedures and other mandatory compliance guidelines
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Assist with product ordering and inventory control
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Assist with data entry in menu scheduling application; including the entry of meal components, portion size and ingredient information
- Adhere and ensure compliance with HACCP and sanitation processes and procedures, assist in monitoring IDA compliance regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Minimum 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen
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Strong verbal and written communications skills
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Working knowledge of food-cost and inventory control
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Food Service Sanitation Certification (City and State) or ability to pass test for certification
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Must be organized and detail-oriented
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Ability to take direction and feedback
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Ability to push, pull and lift equipment and food containers that weigh up to 50 pounds
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Ability to communicate with vendors
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Proficient with MS office suite programs
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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High energy and motivated, with a positive attitude
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Ability to problem-solve
Exposure:
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Typical commercial kitchen environment
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Warehouse as directed, may include freezer /refrigerator temperatures.
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Walking, standing for long periods of 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
- $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
- $250.00 employee Referral bonus
About the organization:
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago's food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 800 partner organizations and programs - food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other partners - working to bring food, dignity, and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy, and other innovative solutions.
