Food Service Assembly Team Member - Berkeley Culinary Center

whitsonsculinarygroup; Berkeley (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group in Berkeley, IL is seeking Assembly Team Members to hands-on prepare, assemble, and package delicious products in a fast-paced factory setting.

You’ll work with a high-energy team, follow recipes, and maintain food-safe standards. The role offers steady hours, competitive pay ($16/hour), benefits, and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and great attitude.
• Ability to follow recipes and directions accurately.
• Love of food and a knack for teamwork.
• Previous food production experience? Even better – but not required!

Responsibilities

• Be hands‑on in preparing, assembling, and packaging delicious food products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food‑safe work environment.
• Work as part of a high‑energy team that values quality, consistency, and teamwork.
• Learn and grow with us – there’s room to rise!

Skills

Strong work ethic

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Food production experience

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Culinary Dream Team! – Assembly Team Members Needed

Are you passionate about food and ready to roll up your sleeves in a fast-paced, flavor-packed environment? We’re on the hunt for energetic, reliable, and food-loving team members to help us craft top-quality culinary creations!

What You’ll Do:

• Be hands‑on in preparing, assembling, and packaging delicious food products
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food‑safe work environment
• Work as part of a high‑energy team that values quality, consistency, and teamwork
• Learn and grow with us – there’s room to rise!

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong work ethic and great attitude
• Ability to follow recipes and directions accurately
• Love of food and a knack for teamwork
• Previous food production experience? Even better – but not required!

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive pay + opportunities for advancement
• Steady hours in a supportive, positive workplace
• Delicious team perks and a chance to be part of something tasty
• A company that values your contribution and celebrates your wins

Bring your appetite for success – and let’s make magic in the kitchen together!

Whitsons Culinary Group offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Medical, dental, vision, and related benefits are provided in accordance with Company-sponsored benefit plans for non-union roles, and in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement for union-represented positions.
Paid Time Off
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
401k retirement program with company match
Wellness programs
Employee discount program/Plum Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Awards Program

Pay rate: $16/hour

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Other Qualifications, Experiences and Competencies:

• You must complete all training required by Whitsons and the government as needed
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that a team member must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the tasks of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit, walk, talk, and listen
• Use hands and fingers to feel, manipulate, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Standing most of the workday, as well as walking around.
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Sometimes it is necessary to lift while turning from side to side.
• Specific visual skills required by this job include near vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The position sometimes requires extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple job sites, and occasional out-of-state travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically in the packaging and warehousing areas.
• Standing is required for most of the workday.
• The work requires movement in and out of warehouses, near heavy machinery and freezers.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that can be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the job is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and the team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as Whitsons' needs and job requirements change.