Food Aide

Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency; Garden City (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency in Garden City, MI is seeking a Food Service Operator to prepare and distribute nutritious meals for Head Start programs. You will work in a kitchen, maintain safety standards, and coordinate with CHDS and classroom staff to ensure meals meet nutritional needs.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and travel to various sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• Current food handler's card and TB test/physical.
• Ability to communicate with children, staff and adults.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication with CHDS, classroom staff, cook, Site Manager and CHDS Manager.
• Follow local and state food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Distribute meals in a timely manner for family style service.
• Assist in menu planning and nutrition team meetings.
• Attend agency meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Garden City Location - Garden City, MI 48135Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Category: Whole Family Success-EarlyScope:

Responsible for distributing nutritious family-style meals for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Essential Functions

• Maintain open lines of communication with CHDS, classroom staff, cook, Site Manager and CHDS Manager.
• Follow all local and state food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Get necessary head counts to help distribute food effectively.
• Keep classroom stocked with materials needed for food preparation and distribution and collect used materials for cleaning, sanitation and restocking in a timely manner.
• Distribute food in a timely manner to facilitate family style meal service.
• Work with CHDS and classroom staff to ensure the nutritional needs of all children with food allergies or preferences.
• Take part in menu planning
• May distribute meals for parent meetings, policy committee meetings, and various program events or activities.
• Estimate daily and weekly needs and work cooperatively with the CHDS when requesting supplies and equipment.
• Attend agency and departmental meetings and trainings.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, complete all assigned sanitation checklist.
• and notify appropriate staff of any needed repairs.
• Assist in obtaining required In-Kind.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others.
• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro's policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsPhysical Requirements and Work Environment

Food Service Operator: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, and chef's knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) OR a minimum of two years of experience in a related field OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.
• Current food handler's card and physical/TB test.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff and other adults.
• Ability to work a staggered and flexible schedule.
• Ability to assist children with entering and disembarking the bus.
• Knowledge of state and local guidelines regarding the safe transportation of children.
• Willingness to assist with the preparation/distribution of breakfast, lunch and snack.
• Ability to participate in menu planning, nutrition team meetings and all staff meetings.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

Minimum Competencies:

• Working knowledge of basic internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).
• Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

• Valid identification and reliable transportation.
• Although the Covid-19 vaccination is no longer mandated, it is encouraged. Wayne Metro will always prioritize the safety of our staff and clients.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to various sites.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

• Valid identification and reliable transportation.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated, or partially, with the ability to complete within 30-days of employment. Circumstances preventing vaccination, and corresponding accommodations will be reviewed and considered.

Work Hours:

• Work schedule is Monday - Friday, with specific hours (and occasional Saturdays) to be determined by department needs.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.