Seasonal Bakery Packaging

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

Make a Difference Every Day

What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?

Make a Difference Every Day

What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?

At Misericordia, Seasonal Bakery Packaging Assistants play an important role during our busiest time of year. This temporary position supports packaging, shipping, and, when invited, office operations, helping maintain an efficient, organized, and sanitary work environment throughout the holiday season. This position is seasonal and not to exceed 40 hours per week.

Why Join Misericordia?

• Meaningful work: Be part of a mission-driven organization during a busy and rewarding holiday season.
• Supportive team: Work alongside dedicated staff and volunteers in a collaborative environment.
• Hands-on experience: Gain experience in bakery production, packaging, shipping, and event support.
• Skill development: Develop organizational, supervisory, and customer service skills.
• Make an impact: Contribute to delivering quality bakery products to customers and supporters.

As a Seasonal Bakery Packaging Assistant, You Will

• 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.

Training and Professional Development

Misericordia is committed to helping employees continue to learn and grow.

• On-the-job training provided regarding bakery packaging, shipping procedures, sanitation practices, and safety standards.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced team members and volunteers.

What We're Looking For

• 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).

Pay

• Seasonal Bakery Packaging Assistant: $19 per hour

Schedule

• Temporary holiday position.
• Up to 40 hours per week.
• Schedule may vary based on operational and seasonal needs.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven organization during the holiday season.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment alongside staff and volunteers.
• Hands-on experience in bakery production, packaging, and shipping.
• Flexible seasonal scheduling.
• Opportunity to build organizational, supervisory, and customer service skills.

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Our community provides a supportive environment designed to maximize each resident's potential while meeting their individual needs. Many of the people we serve also have physical disabilities and require specialized care. At Misericordia, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a community where residents can thrive.

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.