Part-Time Kitchen Prep Cook – Meals on Wheels

AgeWell Services of West Michigan; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

AgeWell Services of West Michigan is seeking a part-time Meals on Wheels Kitchen Prep Cook in Norton Shores, MI to support daily kitchen operations. You will prepare food for hot and cold production, follow standardized recipes, and help maintain food safety standards.

You will work with the Hot and Cold Production teams to ensure meals are produced on schedule, while upholding quality and customer service standards. Prior kitchen experience and HACCP knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial food preparation techniques and batch cooking methods.
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation procedures, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to accurately follow standardized recipes and production specifications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting overall kitchen operations.
• Commitment to producing high‑quality meals and maintaining food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, side dishes, vegetables, proteins, and other food items for daily and future meal production using standardized recipes and batch cooking methods.
• Assist in the preparation of food for both Hot Production and Cold Production programs to ensure production schedules are met.
• Prepare food according to standardized recipes while maintaining quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Support daily meal production to ensure meals are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain strict compliance with HACCP principles, sanitation standards, and all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Monitor and document food temperatures throughout preparation, cooking, holding, and cooling processes.

Skills

Food prep

HACCP knowledge

Recipe following

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification preferred

Job description

AgeWell Services of West Michigan is seeking a part-time Meals on Wheels Kitchen Prep Cook in Norton Shores, MI to support daily kitchen operations. You will prepare food for hot and cold production, follow standardized recipes, and help maintain food safety standards.

You will work with the Hot and Cold Production teams to ensure meals are produced on schedule, while upholding quality and customer service standards. Prior kitchen experience and HACCP knowledge are valued.