Utility & Transportation Specialist in Chicago, Illinois at Heartland Human Care Services

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operates dishwashing machines, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Washes dishes and utensils, maintaining cleanliness in storage areas.
• Cleans food production areas, ensuring a sanitary environment.
• Disposes of garbage and recyclables responsibly.
• Assists in basic food preparation and transportation of program foods.
• Provides transportation of program foods in agency vehicle to any location that necessitates food delivery. Transportation and deliveries are based on programmatic needs and separated by location (Southside to Southside/ Northside to Northside programs)
• Attends training programs and adheres to safety policies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months experience in a kitchen environment.
• Illinois Food Handler's Certification.
• Must be 25 years old with a valid driver's license and a clear driving record.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (K/S/A):

• Strong organizational and sanitation abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Proficient in basic math.
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve effectively.

Work Arrangement:

This role is not eligible for remote work. All hours will be worked in person. This position has an active presence at all assigned programs on a rotating basis.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Each program site operates on a 24/7 basis, 365 days per year. To meet both the needs of our participants and contractual obligations, employees are required to be flexible in regard to scheduling and work location.
• Program sites are located throughout the Chicago area, including the North and South sides of Chicago, as well as the suburbs. Employees may be required to report to any one of our locations on a temporary or permanent basis.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to remain on Organization premises during breaks and/or meal periods and may be required to stay on Organization premises until their replacement arrives.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Heartland Human Care Services makes all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without regard to race, receipt of an order of protection, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, amnesty, physical or mental disability, protected veterans status, genetic information, sexual orientation, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, use of FMLA, VESSA, military, and family military rights, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, height, weight, or HIV infection, in accord with the organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September 1987.