Food Service Associate

Wolverine Human Services | Full-Time | Michigan

Why This Role Matters

Meals matter.

At Wolverine Human Services, we serve children and youth in care. For many of them, stability starts with something simple — a safe environment and a healthy meal.

As a Food Service Associate, you help create that stability every day.

Our mission is clear:
Helping Children and Families to be Victors.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You will prepare nutritious, balanced meals for youth in care.

Your work will include:

• Preparing meals according to approved menus and standard recipes

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen

• Operating kitchen equipment, including an outdoor grill

• Completing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning logs

• Maintaining knife accountability sheets

• Documenting daily meal production records

• Rotating food stock to meet licensing regulations

• Observing client behavior and responding appropriately to crisis situations

• Using client-centered interventions and positive role modeling

• Attending required meetings and trainings

• Serving as a mandated reporter under Michigan Child Protection Law

• Performing other duties as assigned

This role is active.
You will be on your feet and working as part of a team.

What Success Looks Like

This role requires consistency and professionalism.

You will be expected to:

• Follow food safety and sanitation standards

• Maintain documentation accurately and on time

• Respond calmly and appropriately in crisis situations

• Follow agency policies and licensing requirements

• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards

Be Part of Our Mission

People choose Wolverine Human Services because:

• The work has real impact

• Teamwork is valued

• Growth is supported

• The mission is meaningful

You won’t just prepare meals.
You’ll help create stability.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you want steady work with purpose — and a role that supports youth in care — we encourage you to apply.

Join Wolverine Human Services.
Help children and families become Victors.

What You Need to Apply – Minimum Qualifications

You qualify if you have:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Ability to achieve Level 1 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) endorsement

• Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and apply techniques

• Ability to obtain American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification

• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification

• Ability to obtain Michigan Allergen Certificate

Training for certifications is provided by the agency when applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate may also have:

• Previous food service or institutional kitchen experience

• Experience working in residential or youth-serving settings

• Familiarity with food safety regulations