Food Production & Packaging Associate — Health Benefits

Greater Chicago Food Depository; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and disability

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

On-site gym

ThrivePass wellness program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Greater Chicago Food Depository is seeking a Food Production Assistant to support the production, packaging, and distribution of prepared meals for the community. You will help maintain food safety, sanitation, and occupational safety in the kitchen.

The role involves preparing meals, packaging, sanitation, and inventory tasks, with opportunities to contribute to program outcomes and operate in a fast-paced food service environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift equipment/food up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to take direction and feedback.
• Basic computer skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food safety

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Food Handler Sanitation Certification

Job description

Greater Chicago Food Depository is seeking a Food Production Assistant to support the production, packaging, and distribution of prepared meals for the community. You will help maintain food safety, sanitation, and occupational safety in the kitchen.

The role involves preparing meals, packaging, sanitation, and inventory tasks, with opportunities to contribute to program outcomes and operate in a fast-paced food service environment.