from the desk of valentine torres
Welcome to the 2022-2023 career newsletter! The goal is to show our students how many opportunities are available to them to earn transferrable skills and earn money at the same time!
When Should I Get My First Job?
"First up when talking about the Teen-First-Job experience? Is figuring out when your teen is ready for their first job.
Some teens feel ready to get their first job before they really ARE ready to get a job (they just don’t know it).
And some parents feel ready for their teen to get their first job, but their teen has other plans."
***Should you happen to know of any employers who are looking to hire students please send that information to vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us
At Hobart High School we strive to have our Brickies college and career-ready too. This newsletter will be released monthly highlighting career opportunities available to our students.
Retail Sales Associate Part Time | Men's Wearhouse | Merrillville
Position Title: Consultant
Job Overview
The Consultant is responsible for all aspects of the customer experience within multiple businesses (retail, rental, custom, and Omni-channel) within a store location. To be successful in this role the Consultant needs to support and positively impact a culture of customer obsession, by being customer-ready and delivering a world-class experience each and every day. The Consultant is expected to engage as a member of a high-performing team through trust, commitment, and a focus on results. The Consultant must navigate through change in order to adapt to new programs in a timely manner and to achieve the expected outcome. In addition, the Consultant will contribute to a healthy culture by working well with and demonstrating respect for colleagues at all levels and consistently contributing to a positive work environment.
Work Locations: 04615 Crossing at Hobart 2379 E. 81st Ave. Us Unit 30 Hobart 46342
Job: Sales
Team Member- Starting at $13.00/hr. including Tips* Full & Part Time
Minimum age of 16 to apply
STEAK N SHAKE IS HIRING TEAM MEMBERS looking to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
We have exciting times ahead! What we sell is an experience. We are looking for passionate people with a fun-loving attitude who provide a hospitable service. We offer flexible schedules on day shift and night shift. We are determined to be the employer of choice, placing employees first. We seek to be the maximum wage employer. We offer various stations to choose from (grill, drive thru, milkshakes, sandwich assembly).
STEAK N SHAKE TEAM MEMBER JOB DESCRIPTION:
Team Members deliver the gold standard in service by providing the highest quality burgers and shakes. They prepare, cook, and assemble the guest orders. They support an environment of teamwork and demonstrate the Golden Rule.
YOU:
- Demonstrate the Golden Rule
- Have a competitive spirit and desire to win
- Possess high character and high competence
- Desire to improve the lives of others
US:
- Desire to improve the lives of employees, customers, franchisees
- Committed to you and your successful journey
- We place trust above all else. This builds loyalty.
- Determined to be the employer of choice, placing employees first. We seek to be the maximum wage employer.
- Desire to lead and dominate the premium burger segment of the restaurant industry
- Our pace is fast, focused, and effective.
*Base cash wage is $12.00 an hour. Total hourly earnings may vary from location to location based on the actual tips received at your location. The company average for tips is currently about $1.00 an hour.
Minimum 16 years of age to apply
Front Desk Receptionist | Rittenhouse Village at Portage
Carries out telephone answering and reception duties as required.
-Takes complete messages with pertinent information and communicates messages to the intended recipient.
-Greets residents and visitors. Answers inquiries and gives directions.
-Collates brochures for the marketing department.
-Prepares meal tickets for team members and family members, tallies meal count sheets for the Dining staff.
-Updates the Resident Phone List and Roster and Move-In and Move-Out Register daily; Guest and Sign-In Logs as necessary.
-Manages appointments for residents and family members such as but not limited to hair dresser, transportation, etc.
-Maintains and keeps desk and entry area neat and organized.
-Organizes, distributes mail to residents, Executive Director and Department Coordinators.
-Maintains resident forms for miscellaneous credits.
-Maintains adherence to all company personnel policies and established operating policies and procedures.
-Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $12.25 per hour
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Cook or Dishwasher | Cracker Barrel | Merrillville, IN
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will work closely with both the kitchen and dining room teams to make sure that each guest has a spotless table to sit at while enjoying their meal on squeaky clean dishes. As a kitchen team member, you will have flexible hours (full or part time) and the opportunity for promotion and continued development
Qualifications:
You will need to be able to stand for long periods, work in a variety of environments, be expected to lift, load, and carry up to 40 pounds, and work with hot and cold food items. You must be able to understand and carry out instructions while working effectively with co-workers and managers to please our guests.
As a Cook, you know that our food is at the core of who we are. Whether you're flipping pancakes as a Grill Cook; prepping fresh salads and desserts as a Prep Cook; or hand-rolling buttermilk biscuits as a Backup Cook, you'll make sure our guests leave full and happy every time.
We'd love to get to know you! Text " CBJOBS" to 97211 to start your application
or click "Apply for the job online."
Entry level technician | Valvoline Oil | Portage Indiana
We offer a generous structure of promotions and raises: Within 8 months after starting, an entry-level technician should be making $16.00 per hour!
ACCELERATE YOUR POTENTIAL
Geared for the driven
Interested in a rewarding career with outstanding benefits and the opportunity to grow? Whether you’re looking for a part-time job with flexible hours or a full-time career with excellent advancement potential, you’ll find it at Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC). With an award-winning training program and fair and honest values, we’re here to help you reach every milestone and have some fun in between.
Benefits include:
- Flexible work schedule
- On-the-job training
- We promote from within
- No late evenings
- Paid vacation*
- Medical and 401(k) plans*
Full time position
Restaurant Team Member | Papa John's | Lake Station
Responsibilities
Perform assigned workstation duties including making quality products, preparing ingredients, taking orders, providing quality customer service through positive and professional interaction with customers by phone or in person, and acting with a sense of urgency in everything they do.
Work as part of a team and assist each other by being on time for their shift, supporting other workstations during their shift, and completing all closing duties, including cleaning, at the end of each shift. Enhance the company’s image by complying with uniform and appearance standards. Contribute to an atmosphere of teamwork, energy, and fun.
Accurately use the FOCUS System, and process cash, and/or credit card transactions. Support sales efforts by suggestively selling to increase the check average when taking an order. Protect the company’s assets by maintaining organized, safe, and clean work areas; comply with safety and security standards at all times.
$12 an hour - Full-time, Part-time
Dietary Aide - Part Time | Millers Health Care | Hobart, IN
General: (Part-time evening shift with every other weekend)
Apply if you are:
- Passionate about customer service
- Able to work with a dedicated team
- Neat in appearance with professional behavior
- Willing to learn and follow safety and sanitation standards
Qualifications
1. Successfully complete the pre-employment process and screening.
2. Able to pass a physical examination given on the behalf of gainful employment within the facility.
3. Satisfactorily pass through required orientation and training. Be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Essential Functions:
1. Report to work as scheduled or otherwise requested.
2. Perform productively in their jurisdiction of work.
3. Conform to the basic rules and regulations of the facility.
4. Remain in the work area unless on break, during the meal period, or with the permission of the supervisor.
5. Conform to dress and hygiene codes of the facility.
6. Exercise proper sanitation procedures.
7. Ensure the safety of the residents through adherence to all policies and procedures.
8. Attend all mandated meetings and in-services unless otherwise excused.
9. Complete all electronic in-services as required.
10. Assist in general maintenance of work area.
Cashier at Portage Car Wash
Fun & friendly customer service, Cash & card transactions, Answering phones, Scheduling details, Stocking supplies (register only), and Making coffee. Efficient communication and basic math skills!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $11.00 per hour
27 -29 hours a week. Friday & Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 8am - 3pm
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 10-hour shift
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Tips
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Team Member | Tractor Supply | Portage IN
Must be at least 18 years of age.
This position is responsible for interacting with customers and team members, supporting selling initiatives, and performing assigned tasks while providing legendary customer service.
Responsibilities:
As a Team Member, it is essential that you be available, flexible, adaptable, and service-oriented, as you must be able to fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs.
- Take the initiative to support selling initiatives (GURA):
- Greet the Customer
- Uncover the Customers' needs
- Recommend products
- Ask for the Sale
- Team Members are required to perform a combination of the following duties during 95 percent of their day. Although the mix may vary from one day to another, our business and staffing model makes it essential that every Team Member be able to perform all of the following duties accurately, efficiently, and safely on a regular basis and without advance notice:
- Operate cash register/computer following cash handling procedures as established by Tractor Supply Company
- Recovery of merchandise
- Participate in mandatory freight process
- Complete Plan-o-gram procedures (merchandising, sets, and resets)
- Assemble merchandise perform janitorial duties
- Execute price changes/markdowns
- Operate Forklift
- Operate Cardboard Baler
- Assist customers with loading purchases
- Complete all documentation associated with any of the above job duties
- Team Members also may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Shift Leader | Dunkin' | Lake Station, IN
Shift Leaders are responsible for coaching Crew Members throughout their shift to execute operational Brand standards and deliver a great and friendly guest experience. They set goals, provide job assignments, and motivate others, celebrating successes and providing timely feedback.
Skills and Qualifications
- Fluent in English
- Restaurant, retail, or supervisory experience
- Math and writing skills
- Basic computer skills
- At least 18 years of age (where applicable)
- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
Pay: $12 per hour
Service Customer Service Representative | Mike Anderson Chevrolet of Merrillville
Jumpstart your career! Mike Anderson Chevrolet of Merrillville is currently growing their winning team. This is a rare opportunity to join a General Motors Dealer of the Year location.
One of the best compensation plans in the industry - paid training, stellar company culture, and excellent benefits
What We're Looking For:
This is a part-time position for some evenings and 1-2 Saturdays per month
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Taking inbound service calls as needed to schedule service appointments
- Making outbound calls to confirm upcoming service appointments and to schedule routine maintenance for clients
REQUIREMENTS:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Time management, prioritization skills, and the ability to multi-task are required
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Ability to hit sales quotas and closing percentages
- Must be willing to submit to a drug screen prior to employment
- Must have a clean & valid driver’s license
BENEFITS:
- 401k with employer match
- Full Medical, Dental Insurance
- PTO
CVS | Retails Stores Associate | Hobart (St.Mary's)
Job Description
Retail Store Associates play a meaningful role within the CVS Health family. At CVS Health, we’re shaping the future of health care for people, businesses, and communities. With your talents and expertise, you can help us play a more active and supportive role in each person’s unique healthcare needs. Join our team of thousands as we positively impact millions…one customer at a time.
The Retail Store Associate position provides an opportunity, in a leading retail setting, to excel in a growing, high-impact, customer-focused role, working both independently and as a member of a team, to positively impact the lives of others.
Required Qualifications
• At least 16 years of age
Physical Requirements:
• Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Lifting and exerting up to 35 lbs of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly to move objects to and from, including overhead lifting
• Visual Acuity – Having close visual acuity to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts/details
Career Attire Needed | Hobart High School | Career Closet
Next Level Jobs
Next Level Jobs provides Hoosiers with free state-wide training in high-paying, in-demand industries. Next Level Jobs also provides Indiana employers with reimbursements up to $50,000 to train their employees in these high-growth fields.
We Build NWI
We Build Northwest Indiana was created as a resource for individuals interested in career opportunities within the construction and maintenance industry. Some career opportunities may require a college degree while most require a comprehensive training and education program known as apprenticeship. Successful applicants generally possess three common attributes:
- They have a strong work ethic
- They are responsible
- They are dedicated to being the best
Indiana Plan
The Indiana Plan's mission is to address and correct the problem of low minority participation in the union-building trades. To do this, we offer comprehensive services for both the signatory contractors who work with us to find recruits and also for the minority and women workers we help train and find jobs in the union construction industry in Indiana.
MRS. VALENTINE TORRES, MBA
Career Liaison Coordinator | Business Department | Dual Credit Instructor | Hobart High School | Hobart University | Business Professionals of America | Communications Director TEDxHobartHighSchool
Ext. 8027
Email: vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinetorres/
Location: 2211 East 10th Street, Hobart, Indiana, USA
Phone: 219-942-8521
Twitter: @coachvtorres
