Food Production Assistant (Food Services)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Member of the Chicago's Community Kitchens (CCK) Team, supporting the production and packaging of prepared meals as well as the production of onsite cold/hot meals. Onsite catering includes hospitality management from intimate lunches to large scale catering for the entire organization. This role assists the Production & Catering Manager with administrative duties as needed. Additionally, the Production Assistant executes a variety of directives in various areas of the kitchen.

Monday- Friday 7:00a-3:30p

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Production

• Prepare and package meals according to recipe specifications

• Assist in recipe formulation, preparation of labels and corresponding documentation

• Assist with monitoring and documentation of HACCP procedures and other mandatory compliance guidelines

• Assist with product ordering and inventory control

• Assist with data entry in menu scheduling application; including the entry of meal components, portion size and ingredient information - Adhere and ensure compliance with HACCP and sanitation processes and procedures, assist in monitoring IDA compliance regulations - Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Working knowledge of food-cost and inventory control

• Food Service Sanitation Certification (City and State) or ability to pass test for certification

• Must be organized and detail-oriented

• Ability to take direction and feedback

• Ability to push, pull and lift equipment and food containers that weigh up to 50 pounds