Healthy Market Food Pantry Student Worker Job at City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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  • City Colleges of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Overview

HEALTHY MARKET FOOD PANTRY STUDENT WORKER

Olive-Harvey College

Since 1911, City Colleges of Chicago has been connecting students from across Chicagos neighborhoods to economic opportunity. By offering a quality education at an unprecedented value, City Colleges provides our students and alumni with a pathway to upward mobility. City Colleges of Chicago is the citys most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equityempowering its students to take part in building a stronger and more just city. As Illinois largest community college system, City Colleges is comprised of seven colleges and five satellite sites across Chicago.

Primary Objective

Reporting to an assigned supervisor, the Healthy Market Food Pantry Student Worker performs operational and manual tasks related to receiving, shelving, and organizing packaged and refrigerated food products as well as fresh produce for distribution to students, CCC personnel, and the surrounding community. Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

Operations & Pantry Support

  • Assists Healthy Market Food Pantry staff in the day-to-day functions of the Food Pantry and other food support programs.
  • Assists in stocking and organizing pantry shelves, refrigerators, and freezers with packaged food, produce, and other items.
  • Helps unload and unpack food deliveries using carts or dollies.
  • Sorts and stores food items while checking expiration dates.
  • Helps prepare bags or boxes of food for distribution.
  • Assists with setting up and cleaning up for food distribution events.
  • Moves and organizes food and supplies before and after events.
  • Follows basic food safety and cleanliness guidelines.

Customer Service & Outreach

  • Greets pantry visitors and helps check them in for food distribution.
  • Answers basic questions in person or by phone about pantry services and events.
  • Helps share information about food pantry events by distributing flyers or posting materials.
  • Maintains a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants.

General Support

  • Participates in pantry/other food support program orientations or events as needed.
  • Works alongside other student workers and volunteers as part of a team.
  • Assists with simple record-keeping tasks such as sign-in sheets or tracking inventory.

Reports To

Assigned Supervisor

Direct Supervision

None

Physical Requirements

The job requires lifting, bending, carrying, unloading, and moving of food items. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. in the performance of duties.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
  • Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
  • Applicants must be in good standing with City Colleges of Chicago academic requirements.
  • Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.
  • Enrolled Freshmen may work during the break prior to attending the next school term.
  • All positions are employment at-will.
  • Maximum of 20 hours per week.

Qualifications
  • Previous relevant work experience desirable but not required.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours as needed.
  • Must demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and strong customer service skills in all interactions.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a culturally diverse environment, fostering inclusivity and collaboration.
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Compensation

Student worker rate is $17.00/hr. If variance from $17.00/hr is required, College HR/Recruitment must discuss with District Compensation. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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