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Kitchen Helper - Escanaba

MDS Community Action Agency
Escanaba, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position responsible for assisting with preparing and packaging meals for the Senior Services Nutrition Program.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Must submit to a criminal background check

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with food preparation and packaging home delivered and congregate meals for program participants, as well as other contracted meals
  • Maintain and update food and supply inventories as directed by the Head Cook
  • Practice safe food handling techniques
  • Maintain safe food temperatures while preparing and packing food per Michigan Department of Public Health guidelines
  • Work a flexible schedule based on menu and meal counts
  • Maintain participant confidentiality
  • Participate in required staff trainings and meetings
  • Comply with Michigan Health Department and Nutrition Program standards for all kitchen operations
  • Comply with the policies and procedures of Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency and its funding sources
  • Perform other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Prolonged periods of standing and preparing and cooking food
  • Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently
  • Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold

How to Apply

A full job description can be found on our website (www.mdscaa.org/job-board).

Applications can be completed using the following link: https://pdf.ac/uu1ZH6HJ

A paper application can also be picked up at any of our centers and sent to MDSCAA, Attention: Human Resources, 507 1st Ave N, Escanaba, MI 49829 OR emailed to hr@mdscaa.org.

Pay: $13.73 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 29.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14

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