General Description: The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, executing standard sanitation operating procedures within the GCFD meal production facility. Ongoing cleaning, sanitation, ware-washing, organization, and monitoring are primary functions of this team member. Dishwasher reports to the Senior Manager of Food Safety and Meal Operations and must understand and demonstrate positive food safety culture.

Key Functions:

• Perform opening and closing duties of the kitchen

• Perform scheduled daily, weekly and monthly sanitation duties

• Manage the handling and removal of kitchen waste

• Properly handle and store cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

• Ensure production environment meets regulatory sanitation standards

• Assist with sanitation verification paperwork such as SSOP and Post-Operational Inspections logs

• Wash and sanitize kitchen wares manually

• Operate automatic ware-washing machinery

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment according to manufacturer instructions

• Demonstrate food safety culture throughout the kitchen

• Assist with labeling, dating and stowing inventory upon receipt

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• No prior experience in a sanitation role is necessary

• 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:

• Production kitchen environment with exposure to warehouse operations and cold processing room

• Interacts with GCFD staff

• Consistent standing and walking throughout hours of operation

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

About the Organization:

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 700 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.