What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Nutrition Kitchen Assistant position at MDS Community Action Agency?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Senior Nutrition Kitchen Assistant to join our Senior Nutrition Program. In this important role, you will assist with the preparation, portioning, and packaging of nutritious meals for older adults participating in our in home delivered meal service and senior center dining locations.
The Senior Nutrition Kitchen Assistant also helps maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen while supporting the daily operations of our nutrition program. This position plays an important part in ensuring meals are prepared and packaged safely, efficiently, and with care.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in our community while working as part of a supportive, team-oriented environment. Previous experience in food preparation, commercial kitchens, senior nutrition programs, or food service is preferred but not required.
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
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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