Food Service Assembly Team Member - Berkeley Culinary Center

Whitsons Culinary Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Berkeley, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing, assembling, and packaging high-quality food products in a fast-paced environment. Must maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace while collaborating with a high-energy team.

Qualifications

You have a strong work ethic, a love for food, and the ability to follow recipes and directions accurately. Previous food production experience is a plus, but not required. You must be able to complete all required training and communicate effectively in English.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Food production

Job Description

Join Our Culinary Dream Team! – Assembly Team Members Needed

Are you passionate about food and ready to roll up your sleeves in a fast-paced, flavor-packed environment? We’re on the hunt for energetic, reliable, and food-loving team members to help us craft top-quality culinary creations!

What You’ll Do:

  • Be hands-on in preparing, assembling, and packaging delicious food products
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment
  • Work as part of a high-energy team that values quality, consistency, and teamwork
  • Learn and grow with us – there’s room to rise!

What We’re Looking For:

  • A strong work ethic and great attitude
  • Ability to follow recipes and directions accurately
  • Love of food and a knack for teamwork
  • Previous food production experience? Even better – but not required!

Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Competitive pay + opportunities for advancement
  • Steady hours in a supportive, positive workplace
  • Delicious team perks and a chance to be part of something tasty
  • A company that values your contribution and celebrates your wins

Bring your appetite for success – and let’s make magic in the kitchen together!


Apply now and be part of something truly delicious.

Whitsons Culinary Group offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Medical, dental, vision, and related benefits are provided in accordance with Company-sponsored benefit plans for non-union roles, and in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement for union-represented positions.
Paid Time Off
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
401k retirement program with company match
Wellness programs
Employee discount program/Plum Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Awards Program

Pay rate: $16/hour

Qualifications

Education:

  • High school graduate or equivalent

Other Qualifications, Experiences and Competencies:

  • You must complete all training required by Whitsons and the government as needed
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that a team member must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • While performing the tasks of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit, walk, talk, and listen
  • Use hands and fingers to feel, manipulate, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
  • Standing most of the workday, as well as walking around.
  • Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Sometimes it is necessary to lift while turning from side to side.
  • Specific visual skills required by this job include near vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The position sometimes requires extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple job sites, and occasional out-of-state travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically in the packaging and warehousing areas.
  • Standing is required for most of the workday.
  • The work requires movement in and out of warehouses, near heavy machinery and freezers.
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that can be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the job is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and the team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as Whitsons' needs and job requirements change.

Whitsons Culinary Group

Founded in 1979, Whitsons Culinary Group® provides dining services to consumers in both public and private organizations throughout the United States, and our Whitsons Family of Companies continues to grow as we expand across the country. We provide a wide range or dining solutions, including school nutrition, residential, healthcare, emergency and specialty dining services. Additionally, we tailor our services to our customer’s needs, ranging in scope from consulting and delivered meals, to complete full service models. Whitsons Culinary Group leads the industry with our customized services, innovative programs, commitment to quality, focus on nutrition, local sourcing and community support. As a family-operated, minority-owned business, we are committed to embracing diversity as a core part of our culture. Our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™, and we accomplish our mission by striving to exceed each individual customer’s expectations every day, with every meal we serve. For more information, visit us on the web at www.whitsons.com "Like Us" on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitsonsCulinaryGroup Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Whitsons Culinary Group Interested being a part of team Whitsons? Visit our career center on our website: http://whitsons.com/career/careers-center Check out our LinkedIn page and Whitsons Career Connect on Facebook (www.facebook.com/whitsonscareers) and Twitter @WhitsonsCareers for our highlighted positions available throughout the US!
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