Student Worker-Healthy Market Food Pantry

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago’s Malcolm X College Wellness Center invites applications for a Healthy Market Food Pantry Student Worker. You will perform operations, shelf and organize food, assist with distributions to students and community, and support pantry events.

The role requires 16+ years, enrollment at CCC, up to 20 hours per week, and paying $17.05 per hour. The job emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and basic computer skills; training is provided and the work is on campus.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 16+ and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending a City Colleges of Chicago college.
• Must enroll in at least 6 semester hours.
• Minimum GPA 2.0; waived for first semester new students.
• Not currently a CCC employee.
• Maximum 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in stocking pantry shelves, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Help unload and unpack food deliveries.
• Sort and store food items, check expiration dates.
• Prepare bags or boxes of food for distribution.
• Set up and clean up for distribution events.
• Greet visitors and check them in for distribution.
• Answer questions about pantry services.
• Distribute flyers and share event information.
• Maintain a welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Student Worker-Healthy Market Food Pantry

STUDENT WORKER- HEALTHY MARKET FOOD PANTRY

WELLNESS CENTER

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Director of the Wellness Center, the Healthy Market Food Pantry Student Worker performs operational and manual tasks related to receiving, shelving, and organizing packaged and refrigerated food products as well as fresh produce for distribution to students, CCC personnel, and the surrounding community. Performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Operations & Pantry Support

• Assists Healthy Market Food Pantry staff in the day-to-day functions of the Food Pantry and other food support programs .
• Assists in stocking and organizing pantry shelves, refrigerators, and freezers with packaged food, produce, and other items.
• Helps unload and unpack food deliveries using carts or dollies.
• Sorts and stores food items while checking expiration dates.
• Helps prepare bags or boxes of food for distribution.
• Assists with setting up and cleaning up for food distribution events.
• Moves and organizes food and supplies before and after events.
• Follows basic food safety and cleanliness guidelines.
• Greets pantry visitors and helps check them in for food distribution.
• Answers basic questions in person or by phone about pantry services and events.
• Helps share information about food pantry events by distributing flyers or posting materials.
• Maintains a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants.

General Support

• Participates in pantry/other food support program orientations or events as needed.
• Works alongside other student workers and volunteers as part of a team.
• Assists with simple record-keeping tasks such as sign-in sheets or tracking inventory.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job requires lifting, bending, carrying, unloading, and moving of food items. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. in the performance of duties.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
• Applicants must be in good standing no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Enrolled Freshmen may work during the break prior to attending the next school term.
• All positions are employment at-will.
• Maximum of 20 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous relevant work experience desirable but not required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed
• Must demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and strong customer service skills in all interactions
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a culturally diverse environment, fostering inclusivity and collaboration.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Salary: $17.05/ hour

The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

*This position is a grant- funded role for student workers. This is not a work- study position.

TBD

Additional Information

• Salary Range: Salary Range: $17.05/ hour

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