Healthy Market Worker - Grant-Funded (Full-Time)

CCC Social Sourcing•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Healthy Market Worker performs operational, manual, customer service, and clerical tasks supporting the Healthy Market at Olive-Harvey College. Reporting to the Clinical Director-Wellness Center or an assigned administrator, the worker receives, stores, organizes, and distributes packaged and refrigerated foods and fresh produce to students, City Colleges of Chicago personnel, and community members. The role assists with inventory records and food orders for the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD), records participation, and supports food distribution events and pantry operations. The worker helps maintain food safety and storage standards, checks expiration dates, and supports registration, participant check-in, and enrollment. The position also provides information about the Healthy Market, publicizes distribution events, and offers guidance to student workers and volunteers. A Food Handler Certificate must be obtained and maintained; a Food Services Sanitation Manager Certificate from an approved training program must be obtained within 60 days of hire. Chicago residency is required for full-time employees within six months of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, such as HiSET or GED.
Must obtain a Food Services Sanitation Manager Certificate from an approved training program within 60 days of hire.
Must obtain and maintain a Food Handler Certificate.
Courteous manner and good customer service skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to stock and distribute food items efficiently and in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain records and perform data entry.
Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and to bend, carry, unload, and move food items.
Chicago residency is required for full-time employees within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Some food pantry or clerical work experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Stock and organize packaged and refrigerated food and fresh produce in the Healthy Market.
Receive GCFD deliveries by moving boxes from pallets to dollies, transporting them to the pantry, and unloading and unpacking products.
Store food on shelves or in refrigerators and freezers according to GCFD food safety standards and check expiration dates.
Repack bulk food and produce and prepare food items in individual or family packages, boxes, or tote bags as needed.
Prepare for food distribution events, communicate setup needs to janitors, and coordinate moving items to event areas.
Work with student workers and volunteers to move food items to tables and provide access to students and guests.
Return leftover food products to storage after events.
Check and verify participant completion of the GCFD Client Enrollment form.
Register and check in participants, monitor monthly visit guidelines, and maintain confidentiality of personal information.
Greet guests and distribute food to eligible community members and people needing emergency food assistance.
Respond to Healthy Market inquiries in person, by phone, and by email.
Distribute flyers and help publicize food distribution events.
Follow cleaning, storage, and food safety protocols for pantry operations.
Assist with food inventory records and place food orders with the GCFD.
Provide orientation and guidance to student workers and volunteers as required.
Participate in on-site GCFD services enrollment events each semester.
Obtain and maintain a Food Handler Certificate.
Perform related duties as required.