Kitchen Assistant [238374]

Department: Commission on Aging Date Posted: 04/10/26

Salary: Starting at $15.04/hr

Type of Regular Full-Time  Regular Part-Time  Part-Time  Temporary/On-call 
Employment:

WHERE TO APPLY:
1) If a current employee: Sign into “County Connect” https://saginawcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/CountyConnect and

under the “Employee Resources” tab, select “Job Postings.” Click the “Select One” button and utilize the dropdown
selection to choose the posting. Click “Apply” and complete the electronic application.

2) Scan the QR code
3) Select “Apply Online” at Saginaw County Job Postings;
4) Complete a “Printable Application” and return by:

• Mail: Personnel Division of the Administrator’s Office

• Fax: 989-790-5566
  

Applications are accepted until there are sufficient number of qualified applicants or a qualified candidate
has been identified. The position could close at any time.

Saginaw County is a drug-free workplace as such individuals must successfully pass a pre-employment
drug screen (marijuana is included) and pre-employment physical.

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General Definition of Work:
The Commission on Aging is currently seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant with schedule availability Monday-Friday, no
weekend requirements. Usual start time 6:00 a.m. Further details about schedule shared during the interview.

This position performs semiskilled work preparing food items to be cooked, packed, and delivered while maintaining a
clean and sanitary working environment and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the
moderate supervision of the assigned personnel.

Essential Functions:
• Assists Food Services Supervisor in preparation of hot foods and side dishes following recipes and production sheets.

Assists in packing of food items for the home delivered meals program. Prepares baked goods.

• Sets up equipment and cleans after use. Sweeps and mops floor, washes walls, and maintains kitchen in sanitary

• Washes dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc. using standard procedures to ensure sanitation.

• Assists in receiving and storing inventory. Opens, labels, and stores inventory in dry storage, cooler, freezer, etc. Breaks

• Assists Food Services Supervisor with paperwork, production sheet, inventory control, meal count, and other tasks as

• Packages and labels food for congregate meals and home delivered meals as required by food code. Assists in delivery

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Some high school course work.

Experience: Minimal (1 year or less) experience in a related position.

Perks of Working for Saginaw County
Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefits package to its eligible employees.

Health/Dental/Vision; Defined Contribution (401a) qualified retirement plan with employer contribution, if employee puts money into
a 457 account the County will match up to 2%; Short-Term Disability insurance; Health Care Savings Plan to cover expenses in

retirement, with employer contributions; County paid life insurance; 14 paid holidays per year, accrue up to 72 hours of Earned Sick
Time in a fiscal year, accrue PTO; employee perks program to help with discounts; discount at the YMCA of Saginaw; and competitive

wages.