Holiday Bakery Packaging Assistant - Seasonal & Impactful

Misericordia Heart of Mercy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven organization

Collaborative team environment

Hands-on bakery experience

Flexible seasonal scheduling

Skill development in supervision and C

Customer service experience

Job summary

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is seeking a Seasonal Bakery Packaging Assistant to support packaging, shipping, and event tasks during the holiday season. This temporary role involves leading volunteers, maintaining a clean, sanitary packaging area, and assisting with setup and breakdown of events.

The position offers hands-on bakery experience, teamwork with staff and volunteers, and flexible seasonal scheduling. Wage is $19 per hour for up to 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment commonly used in a food service environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, volunteers, and other departments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Leadership and volunteer supervision skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Attention to cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Excel and Outlook (office assignments).

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise volunteers in the bakery packaging and shipping departments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the packaging area at all times.
• Keep the dish area clean and ensure cleaning utensils are processed through the dishwasher as needed.
• Remove garbage throughout the shift as required.
• Transport dirty bakery linens to the laundry area at the end of each shift.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of special events.
• Leave all work areas clean, neat, and organized at the conclusion of each shift.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as needed.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Lift 40 pounds

Effective communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Leadership

Organization

Sanitation

Multitasking

Computer basics (Excel/Outlook)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is seeking a Seasonal Bakery Packaging Assistant to support packaging, shipping, and event tasks during the holiday season. This temporary role involves leading volunteers, maintaining a clean, sanitary packaging area, and assisting with setup and breakdown of events.

The position offers hands-on bakery experience, teamwork with staff and volunteers, and flexible seasonal scheduling. Wage is $19 per hour for up to 40 hours weekly.