Expediter/Packer for Foodservice Company

Expediter/Packer for Foodservice Company

We are seeking reliable, hard-working, and diligent individuals to join the expediting team of our sustainable food service company.

Gourmet Gorilla, founded in 2009, strives for a sustainable future for our children by providing local and organic school lunches and healthier eating options.

Duties:

• Receive food items from kitchen staff & stage for following day deliveries
• Organize and pack cold food items
• Assist in expediting & checking out delivery drivers
• Troubleshoot expediting issues as they arise.
• Able to deliver if needed
• Closing out at the end of each day: making sure everything has been prepared, labeled correctly, and staged for delivery

Job Details

• Days: Monday – Friday 5am-1pm
• Location: Goose Island (Division and Halsted Area)
• Pay: $17.50-$19.50/hour start depending on experience
• Start: Immediately

Requirements

• Must be reliable and punctual
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to follow instruction
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements
• Must be flexible and able to work under pressure. Our kitchen environment is very dynamic, requires someone who can change gears quickly and help troubleshoot.
• Strong communication skills
• Fluent in English (bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus)
• Clean background check
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment

Apply

• Please send a resume and a short statement of why you are interested and qualified for the job