Food Service Aide

Allegan County; Allegan Township (MI); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

County retirement

Tuition reimbursement

PTO + holidays

Free gym access

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Drug screening

Zusammenfassung

Allegan County is recruiting for a dietary services worker to prepare and serve nourishing meals for residents in a 24/7 facility. You will maintain meal records and assist in training kitchen staff.

Starting wage is $17.83 per hour, full time, with a comprehensive benefits plan including health benefits, retirement, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement, PTO and holidays, plus free gym access. A HS diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required; drug screening is required.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in food service or food handling.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Health and nutrition coursework preferred.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate meal preparation for the 24/7 residential facility.
• Serve meals to residents and staff per policies.
• Clean kitchen area and utensils used in meal prep.
• Assist in training residents and staff in the kitchen.
• Maintain food inventory, records, and ordering.
• Assist food service supervisor in their absence.

Kenntnisse

Food service

Food safety

Driver's license

Food handling

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Health and nutrition coursework

Jobbeschreibung

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

1. 1. Coordinates with supervisor the preparation of meals for the 24/7 residential facility.
2. 2. Serves meals to residents and staff in accordance with court security policies and procedures.
3. 3. Cleans kitchen area, and utensils used in preparation of meals.
4. 4. Assist in training residents and staff assigned to work in the kitchen.
5. 5. Assist in maintaining food inventory, record keeping and ordering food.
6. 6. 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.