Early-Morning Foodservice Expediter & Packer

Gourmet Gorilla Inc.,

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 27,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Gourmet Gorilla Inc. is seeking an Expediter/Packer to join our foodservice team. The role focuses on receiving and staging items, packing cold foods, and assisting with delivery logistics in a refrigerated setting.

Shift: Monday–Friday, 5am–1pm in Goose Island, Chicago. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $19.50 per hour, starting immediately based on experience. Flexibility to deliver if needed and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

Must be reliable and punctual.
Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to follow instruction.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements.
Flexible and able to work under pressure in a dynamic kitchen.
Strong communication skills.
Fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Clean background check.
Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment.

Responsibilities

Receive food items from kitchen staff and stage for following day deliveries.
Organize and pack cold food items.
Assist in expediting and checking out delivery drivers.
Troubleshoot expediting issues as they arise.
Able to deliver if needed.
Closing out at the end of each day: ensuring everything is prepared, labeled correctly, and staged for delivery.