Food Service Worker

Description :

Who we are:  At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.

Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.
This is an ideal position for an individual with a disability. Candidates with a disability will be strongly considered!

Position Summary:

We’re seeking Full -Time Shelf Store Worker 1 at Challenge Unlimited, Inc. at the Scott Air Force Base Commissary.

Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ( Hours are subject to change)

Pay Rate: $17.75  per hour + Full Federal Benefits!

• Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL
• This is an ideal position for an individual with a disability. Candidates with a disability will be strongly considered!
• Veteran's Welcome!

Reporting to the Project Manager or Supervisor, the Store Worker 1 provides support to the

Operations team that furthers our mission to help people who have different abilities to receive work

support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible.
Responsible for shelf stocking duties at the assigned sites. Moves and rotates merchandise, stocks,

straightens, and displays the products. May be assigned to clean aisles including sweeping, dusting,
wiping, and removing trash. Operates equipment safely. Contributes to teamwork by training and

helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor, and implementing feedback for

improvement. Performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service.

• Serve portions of food on trays and/or plates, maintaining cleanliness and product standards
• Prepare the dining and serving areas by setting up counters and tables. Clean and sanitize tables and chairs daily. Bus tables throughout the shift.​​​​​​​
• Assists in storing items, preparing the salad bar, and cutting up vegetables
• Assists in storing items, preparing the salad bar, and cutting up vegetables and kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, mobile carts, etc. if/as assigned. Help set up/tear down service area chairs and tables as needed.
• Perform work according to the contract’s statement of work, company policies, and procedures with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service. Follow schedules and/or task assignments as directed. Help communicate job expectations to new-hires or others in need of assistance. Assist with helping co-workers as needed. Report issues and needs to Project Manager. Implement feedback for improvement. Assist with building an effective company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives

• ​​​​​​​ High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred. ​​​​​​​
• 6+ months of general food service experience specializing in line serving and food preparation.
• Currently possess or be able to obtain Food Handler’s Certificate (training is provided by Company and must be successfully completed within the first month of employment).
• Must pass criminal background check. Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
• Company travel using a personal insured vehicle is not required. Must provide own transportation to and from work.

• ​​​​​​​ Occasionally sitting in the normal course of sedentary-type work.
• Frequently standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting during food prep and clean-up work.
• Frequently listening to and speaking with managers, staff, and clients to communicate about requests.
• Continually visually alert follow recipes, to use knives and mixers and to cook in general and to monitor client and employee actions to maintain safety, to give instructions, perform food service-related duties and to complete any reports
• Frequently using hands in pouring, refilling, wiping, serving, washing dishes, preparing food, completing reports, and cleaning.
• Occasionally bending, reaching, and twisting to move food products, dishes, mop, sweep, etc.; occasionally climbing stairs and/or ladders.
• May need to lift or carry up to 55 lbs. in moving food products, mop buckets, trash, or dishes.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Employee Assistance Program

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.