Local Jobs: Smilin' Clyde's, Alsip Park District, Ferrara Candy

Patch wants to help local readers find new jobs and put some cash in their pockets. That’s why each week, Patch will be spotlighting a few job openings that we think our readers can fill. Here’s a look at the most recently listed jobs in the region.

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Wheelchair Van Driver, Specialty Needs Transportation, Tinley Park
Housekeeping/Breakfast Attendant, Wingate by Wyndham, Tinley Park
Registered Nurse RN, Southwest Nephrology Associates, S.C., Evergreen Park

Here some more recently listed jobs in the south suburbs:

NEW! The Village of Orland Park is seeking a responsible, enthusiastic and customer service oriented individual for the sports central service desk at the Sportsplex facility. This key position greets all Sportsplex visitors, directs patrons, verifies membership and residency ID cards, handles cash, issues wristbands, maintains the service desk operations, answers telephones, monitors and provides recreation equipment, towels and locks to members and pass holders, as well as assist with light janitorial duties when necessary. A high school diploma or work towards completion of diploma is required. Prior customer service and cash handling experience preferred. Must be energetic, organized, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Hours are 12-16 hours per week. Shifts vary from weekdays with opening at 5:30 a.m. to closing at 10 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability required. Pay is $8.50 per hour. Learn more about the job and apply online.

NEW! Mission BBQ The American Way in Downers Grove is hiring for all positions, including cashiers, bussers and dining room leaders with opportunities to advance. The restaurant serves BBQ with a side of patriotism. Employees eat free during shifts, which includes authentic homemade, handcrafted BBQ. Vets encouraged to apply. Apply online or in person between 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at Mission BBQ, 1570 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove.

NEW! Alsip Police Department has openings for part-time community service officers to support law enforcement and crime prevention within the community. Read more about the position.

NEW! Alsip Park District is looking for summer lifeguards. Must be 16 or older to apply. Experience in swimming, lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED is a plus. Lifeguards must be able to work the entire summer. Learn more about the job. Applications are available at the Apollo Recreation Center, 12521 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip, or download an application online. The application deadline is March 30, 2018. For more information contact Leslie Guerrera by phone at 708-389-1003, ext. 315 or by email at leslie-fit@alsipparks.org.

NEW! Smilin’ Clyde’s Hot Dogs is hiring cart operators and servers for SUMMER weekend work. Older high school and local college students, or adults are encouraged to apply. Busy time is between May and October. Parties can be early afternoon or later at night, minimum four hours per party. Compensation will be discussed when apply but it is well over minimum wage. Tips are a possibility and split between the server and cart operator. Must be RELIABLE and show up when scheduled, be on time, presentable and ready to work. Scheduling flexible. And you get a really cool Smilin’ Clyde’s T-shirt. Ask now about community service hours if you’re in high school. If you would like to be a part of the team, please contact Sarah at (708) 717-3813 or email Sarah@smilinclydes.com for more information!

NEW! Ferrara Candy in Bellwood has several openings for packaging machine operators, mogul operators, maintenance mechanics and quality control technicians. Positions are available for second and third shifts only. Ferrara offers competitive wages and a solid benefits package. Read more about the job. Ferrara is hosting a hiring fair at Serco (Southwest Suburban Cook County American Job Center), 7222 W. Cermak Road, Suite 301, North Riverside. Call ahead to register at 708-222-3100.

RECENT! The Chicago White Sox have openings for part-time seasonal guest information representative/operators to answer incoming guest calls, provide general ballpark information, and solve customers. Candidates interested in applying should send a resume to CWSGuestRelations@chisox.com. Include “Guest Information Representative/Operator” in the subject line. The team is also looking for guest relations representatives. To apply, send a resume to CWSGuestRelations@chisox.com. Include Guest Relations Representative in the subject line.

RECENT! The Palos Heights Recreation Department is hiring summer day camp counselors. Applicants must be 18, have a current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within three months of employment, and experience working with children in an organized setting. Responsibilities include planning, supervising and participating in all pre-determined summer camp activities; participate in weekly staff meetings, in-service trainings and orientations; prepare the camp environment and set up needed materials and supplies; and be a good role model to children, counselors in training and junior counselors. Read more about the camp counselor positions. To apply, send a completed application to Recreation Supervisor, Delaney Harty, at dharty@palosheights.org or by fax at 708-361-7679.

Job Fairs

Ferrara Candy Hiring Fair, March 28, Serco (Southwest Suburban Cook County American Job Center), 7222 W. Cermak Road, Suite 301, North Riverside. Call ahead to register at 708-222-3100

Moraine Valley Job Resource Center is looking for employers from any industry with openings for MVCC’s Spring Job Fair on Thursday, March 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. The fair will be held Moraine Business and Conference Center, Building M, on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, in Palos Hills. The Job Fair is a premium opportunity for employers to recruit students, alumni and community members to fulfill employment needs, including hourly or salary jobs
and paid or non-paid internships. No commission jobs or undisclosed third-party recruiters. For more information, contact the Job Resource Center at (708) 974-5737 or email jrc@morainevalley.edu.

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Local Jobs: Chicago White Sox, Palos Heights Parks, Chuy's