Food Service Aide (Part-time)

Macomb County Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Macomb County Government is seeking a Food Service Aide (Part-time) to support Meals on Wheels and Dining Senior Style by portioning meals, serving lunch, and coordinating activities with senior participants. The role involves preparing meals, organizing the food service area, and assisting with program documentation and scheduling of speakers. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, with prior customer service experience preferred.

Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encourages senior participation by creating a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
• Organizes food service operation as required for Meals on Wheels and Dining Senior Style programs.
• Portions and package meals for Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver pick up.
• Serves lunch on-site for Dining Senior Style participants.
• Cleans site after lunch, including kitchen and dining room.
• Maintains accurate records of necessary documentation for agency and funding source.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Classification Title

Food Service Aide (Part-time)

Salary

$19.93 - $19.93

Department

Office Of Senior Services

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement and/or Human Resources policy

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Just cause subject to probationary period

Work Hours

• This position works a shift between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays.

General Summary

Under direction, assists in portioning and packing meals for the Meals on Wheels Program, serving lunch to Dining Senior Style participants, scheduling speakers, planning activities and holiday parties, completing program paperwork and cleaning. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Encourages senior participation by creating a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
• Organizes food service operation as required for Meals on Wheels and Dining Senior Style programs.
• Portions and package meals for Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver pick up.
• Serves lunch on-site for Dining Senior Style participants.
• Cleans site after lunch, including kitchen and dining room.
• Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures, grant service standards, health codes and safety regulations.
• Schedules regular speakers and plans activities and special events.
• Maintains accurate records of necessary documentation for agency and funding source.
• Submits weekly and monthly forms in accordance with established procedures.
• Utilizes and operates steam table, coffee pots, refrigerator, stove and an oven, electrical heating units to maintain temperature of food.
• Attends staff meetings, in-service or trainings as scheduled.
• Recruits volunteers from site when assistance is needed.
• Provides information and referrals for Aging Network services as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous customer service work experience

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

• Knowledge of utilizing community resources and networks
• Agency programs, services, policies and procedures

Skill In

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, clients, families, outside professionals, agencies, and the public
• Working with diverse populations

Ability To

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work independently
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

Physical Demands

• Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S
• Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O
• Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). N/S
• Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
• Digging: N/S
• Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S
• Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
• Kneeling to work at low levels: O
• Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): O
• Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another: Up to 50 pounds: F/C
• Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
• Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
• Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: N/S
• Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
• Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O
• Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

General Requirements And Disclaimers

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION – This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.

The United Auto Workers 889 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.