Food Production Assistant Job at Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Hillside, NJ

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  • Community FoodBank of New Jersey
  • Hillside, NJ

Job Description

Join our team and become a part of something bigger – a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is more than just a food bank – we champion healthier lifestyles and positively impact social and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone. 

As a Food Production Assistant you will select and pack and count food for Child Feeding products by location for daily delivery as directed. Responsibilities include supporting the production kitchen to produce meals of the highest quality for our various programs in accordance with our recipes, production procedures, and safety protocols. 

What you’ll do in your role:  

  • Pick all orders accurately and timely by locating products and transporting all products to the staging or loading areas 
  • Prepare workstations for daily use including preparing different meals according to daily meal production and preparation guidelines using various ingredients and kitchen equipment. 
  • Ensure all staged sites are packed, checked for accuracy 
  • Assists in the receiving of ordered food product and supplies from external vendor or Foodbank and moves to the appropriate staging and storage areas 
  • Complete and maintain all required paperwork including pull sheets, invoices, and other paperwork in a timely fashion 
  • Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adjusting seasonings; verifying taste; and packaging meals 
  • Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintains temperature according to ServSafe and state guidelines 

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ:  

  • Pay Transparency: The hourly range for this position is $21-$25. The final rate may be influenced by factors such as the position's scope and responsibilities, work experience, training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.
  • Opportunity for impact: Last year we provided over 90 million nutritious meals across New Jersey and educated over 25,000 people about health and nutrition.
  • Balance: Generous time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization wide engagement days.
  • Financial Wellness: 401k with a 4% company match after one year.
  • Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision and wellness programs
  • Recognition and Certifications: learning opportunities, tuition and certificate reimbursement, and engagement with our reward and recognition program, Bonusly!  

  What you’ll need to be successful in this role:

  • High school graduate or equivalent and at least 3 years of hands-on experience working in high volume food-service operation. 
  • ServSafe® certified, or equivalent, in safe food handling (or willingness to work towards certification). 
  • Self-directed; able to multi-task and work independently and as part of a team 
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills; high energy level; flexibility; discretion 
  • Experience operating a pallet jack or wiliness to learn is a plus 

 CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), record of arrest, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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