Dietary Aide

Allegan County Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

County-paid employee life insurance

County-paid short-term disability

Retirement plan with 7% contribution

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays

Fitness centers access

Job summary

Allegan County Government is hiring a dedicated kitchen worker to prepare and serve nourishing meals for residents in a 24/7 residential facility. You will maintain meal records and assist in training program participants assigned to kitchen duties.

Starting wage is $17.83 per hour for full-time work. Excellent benefits include multiple medical plans, county-paid life insurance, disability coverage, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, holidays, and free access to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Health and nutrition coursework preferred.
• One year of experience in food service, food handling and food safety.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Candidates must pass a drug screen (which includes testing for THC) in order to be hired for this position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with supervisor the preparation of meals for the 24/7 residential facility.
• Serves meals to residents and staff in accordance with court security policies and procedures.
• Cleans kitchen area, and utensils used in preparation of meals.
• Assist in training residents and staff assigned to work in the kitchen.
• Assist in maintaining food inventory, record keeping and ordering food.
• Performs duties for food service supervisor as required, in their absence.

Skills

Food service

Food handling

Food safety

Driver's license

Drug screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Health and nutrition coursework preferred

Job description

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.

Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Job Summary

Prepares and serves nourishing well balanced meals to meet the nutritional needs of residents. While maintaining meal records and training others assigned to kitchen responsibilities.

Starting Wage:

$17.83 per hour, full time

Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date

• Medical, Dental & Vision (three medical plans to choose from, two of which have $0 premium and are eligible for a county-funded HSA.
• County-paid employee life insurance coverage
• County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
• Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
• Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
• 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
• FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers

Responsibilities And Duties

• Coordinates with supervisor the preparation of meals for the 24/7 residential facility.
• Serves meals to residents and staff in accordance with court security policies and procedures.
• Cleans kitchen area, and utensils used in preparation of meals.
• Assist in training residents and staff assigned to work in the kitchen.
• Assist in maintaining food inventory, record keeping and ordering food.
• Performs duties for food service supervisor as required, in their absence.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Health and nutrition coursework preferred.
• One year of experience food service, food handling and food safety.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Candidates must pass a drug screen (which includes testing for THC) in order to be hired for this position.