Meal Production Assistant


Job Details

Job Details

Job Location
Greater Chicago Food Depository - Chicago, IL

Education Level
None

Salary Range
$19.30 Hourly

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Entry Level

Meal Production Assistant

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 Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Prepare and package meals according to recipe specifications
Assist in recipe formulation, preparation of labels and corresponding documentation
Assist with monitoring and documentation of HACCP procedures and other mandatory
compliance guidelines
Assist with product ordering and inventory control
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

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Working knowledge of food-cost and inventory control
Food Service Sanitation Certification (City and State) or ability to pass test for certification
Must be organized and detail-oriented
Ability to take direction and feedback
Ability to push, pull and lift equipment and food containers that weigh up to 50 pounds
Ability to communicate with vendors
Proficient with MS office suite programs
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:
Typical commercial kitchen environment
Warehouse as directed, may include freezer /refrigerator temperatures.





 Greater Chicago Food Depository

 06/15/2024

 Chicago,IL