Healthy Market Food Pantry Worker PT (Grant-Funded)

HEALTHY MARKET FOOD PANTRY WORKER PART-TIME (GRANT-FUNDED)
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Kennedy-King
College is seeking two Part-Time Healthy Market Food Pantry Workers. Reporting to the Basic Needs Student Support Specialist, the Healthy
Market Food Pantry Worker PT (Grant-Funded) 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. The
Healthy Market Food Pantry Worker PT (Grant-Funded) assists the supervisor in maintaining food inventory records; prepares food orders for
submission to the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) to re-stock pantry; and maintains records on the number of individuals
participating in the Healthy Market Food Pantry. Performs related duties as required.

NOTE: Position is expected to occasionally
work outside of normally scheduled hours to accommodate GCFD food deliveries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manual/Operations Tasks

• Works as part of a team to stock and organize food pantry with packaged and
  refrigerated food and fresh produce to help alleviate the food insecurity challenges of students.
• Receives food deliveries from
  GCFD, loading boxes from pallets onto a dolly(s), moving/pushing loaded dolly(s) to pantry site, and unloading and unpacking food items for
  shelving and storage.
• Organizes and stores received goods on shelves, refrigerator, or freezer in compliance with Greater Chicago
  Food Depository (GCFD) food safety standards and checks expiration dates.
• As needed, re-packs bulk food and produce and may organize
  assorted food items into individual/family packages, boxes, or tote bags for distribution and pick-up.
• Organizes and prepares for
  food distribution events, informing janitors on where to set up tables and move heavy/large items and storage containers to designated event
  space and area.
• Works with student workers and volunteers to organize, move, and carry lightweight food items to tables to provide
  access to students and guests.
• Participates in returning leftover food products to storage following event, moving items into
  storage bins, boxes, and refrigerated appliances.
• Checks and verifies participants complete the one-time Client Enrollment at The
  Greater Chicago Food Depository form.

Customer Service/Clerical

• Registers and checks-in
  Healthy Market participants; ensures guidelines for number of visits per month are followed; maintains confidentiality of personal
  information shared by students.
• Greets guests and distributes food to those eligible within the community at large and to those in
  need of emergency food assistance.
• Responds to information requests regarding the Healthy Market Pantry received in person, via
  phone, and email.
• Distributes flyers and helps publicize food distribution events to encourage student participation in the Healthy
  Food Market.
• Adheres to cleaning, storage, and food safety protocols for pantry operations.
• Assists in maintaining food
  inventory records and placing food orders with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
• Provides orientation and guidance to student
  workers and volunteers as required.
• Participates in on-site enrollment events each semester for GCDF services.
• Obtains and
  maintains a Food Handler Certificate
• Must be able to handle physical aspects of the job such as lifting, carrying, and moving of
  lightweight items.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent (such as HiSET or
  GED)
• Some food pantry or clerical work experience desirable
• Must obtain a Food Services Sanitation Manager Certificate from
  an approved training program within 60 days of hire
• Must be courteous with good customer service skills
• Good verbal and
  written communication skills
• Ability to stock and distribute food items in an efficient and timely manner
• Ability to
  maintain records and perform data entry
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Basic computer skills and
  familiarity in using Microsoft Office

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.

  The salary for this position is $17.00 – $23.66. Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective
  bargaining agreement and applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of
Chicago!

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