Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.

Erie Neighborhood House, a progressive social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society, is seeking a full time (7am-3pm) Food Service Worker to work in our NAEYC accredited Childcare Program.

In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Site Director, the Food Service Worker’s basic function are receiving prepared, warming prepared to the correct temperatures, delivery of the food to the classrooms and cleaning/sanitizing of kitchen.

• Complete inventory of prepared food delivery daily ensuring temperature of food meets the Board of Health/ State requirements and communicate with vendor if there are discrepancies.
• Ensure that all food received is labeled with the date. Store in refrigerator, warming cart, freezer and or pantry, using oldest dated food first.
• Portions food correctly into family style serving dishes and delivers food and proper serving utensils to the classrooms in a timely manner
• Maintain inventory of food and ordering food on a weekly basis
• Ensure the clean-up of dishes and food preparation areas in accordance with all Board of Health and state licensing sanitation practices
• Assisting in washing and disinfecting sheets, blankets and children’s clothing (when soiled) according to Illinois Department of Children and Family Services licensing standards
• Ensure the completion of DFSS daily food use forms and posts substitutions.
• Create and update Child Allergy list for both the kitchen and classrooms as needed
• Reviews and processes all site meal sheets in a timely manner
• Ensure that the quarterly menus are submitted to the Nutritionist
• Responsible for complying with Erie's, the Board of Ed's and all City and State licensing requirements and performance standards, including promoting the health and safety of all children, following sanitation procedures and universal precautions, completes a bi-annual physical exam that includes medical tests specific to the position.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Must have the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Demonstrate the following qualities: self-motivated, self-directed, follows directions, makes good judgments, dependable
• Current Illinois Food Safety Manager certification
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Upon offer of employment, must complete all forms related to hiring, including Erie’s application for employment and provide three letters of recommendation. Must complete all DCFS forms and submit to fingerprinting and a background check

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

• Compensation of $15.79-$16 an hour based on experience
• Work / life integration
  • Generous paid time off

(examples below for full-time employment)

• 12 accrued sick days per year
• 3 personal days
• Paid birthday off
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Vacation
  • Year 1 = 10 days
  • Year 2 = 15 days
  • Year 3 + = 20 days
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
• Professional Development
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• Wellness support
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care
  • 403b with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite

Union/non-exempt

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!

MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;

UNITED WAY MEMBER