Prepared Meals Custodial Assistant
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Greater Chicago Food Depository - Chicago, IL 60632Education Level: NoneSalary Range: $21.30 - $21.30 HourlyJob Shift: DayGeneral Description: The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to: custodial/janitorial duties of shared spaces and storage areas, executing standard sanitation operating procedures within the GCFD prepared meals facility and ongoing monitoring of janitorial best practices. This role reports to the Production Manager and must understand and demonstrate positive food safety culture.
Key Functions
Perform opening and closing custodial duties
Maintain janitorial best practices of walkways, storage areas and shared spaces as it pertains to Good Manufacturing Practices and local regulatory requirements
Maintain floor cleanliness; utilizing manual methods and operation of powered floor scrubbers
Stock personal protective equipment and sanitation disposables
Stock hospitality items in the Prepared Meals Facility shared spaces
Perform scheduled daily, weekly and monthly sanitation duties
Manage the handling and removal of kitchen and facility waste
Properly handle and store cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
Assist with sanitation verification paperwork such as Operational Sanitation Checklists
Assist with ware-washing, if needed
Assist Production Assistants with set-up and break-down of processing areas
Demonstrate food safety and personnel safety culture throughout the facility
Other duties as assigned
QualificationsQualifications
2 years prior custodial and/or sanitation experience preferred
Must be able to lift/push at least 50 lbs
Must be able to read and understand chemical safety data sheets
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Exposure
Manufacturing environment with exposure to warehouse operations, freezers and cold processing rooms
Public visibility/exposure in common areas and shared spaces
Industrial processing equipment
Operation of power equipment and pressurized water/air
Cleaning chemicals and bladed equipment
Standing and walking throughout hours of operation
Strict adherence to personal protective equipment
Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• On-site gym
• $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
• $250 employee referral bonus
Company at a glance
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 800 partner organizations and programs – food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile distributions and other partners – working to bring food, dignity and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy and other innovative solutions. We are a proud member of Feeding America – the national network of food banks. By working to help those most in need go from hungry to hopeful, we truly become a Greater Chicago. Learn more at chicagosfoodbank.org
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- On-site gym
- ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
- Employee referral bonus
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