Food Service Worker

Job Title:

Food Service Worker

Reports To:

Kitchen Supervisor

Scheduled

Hours:

Part-Time (5 a.m.

- 11 a.m.)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

To produce, package, distribute and serve safe, appealing meals for senior nutrition program and catered clients. Assists with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the food service environment; and assists with food production, set‑up, service, and clean‑up of catered events. The food service worker may perform a variety of food service tasks in the areas of meal assembly and service, dishwashing, sanitation, and safety based on the accountabilities listed below.

• Follow specific policies, procedures, and guidelines for daily functions (e.g., dishwasher, expediter).
• Preps and prepares foods following standardized recipes and production sheets. Ensures that time and temperature on all foods prepped are recorded following guidelines set in recipe book.
• Portions, assembles, and packages foods in an efficient and appealing manner following portion control guidelines. Counts food items and meals accurately to insure proper amounts are produced and distributed.
• Adheres to established timelines to insure timely production and distribution of food.
• Assembles bagged meals accurately and carefully to prevent shortages, spillage, and leakage.
• Assembles food containers properly on dock according to routes.
• Adheres to food safety procedures in all aspects of work, including hand washing, glove use, hygiene, date-marking, temperature control, cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Demonstrates teamwork and a willingness to help coworkers without being asked.
• Demonstrates strong customer service behaviors and commitment to client satisfaction.
• Participates in production meetings, staff meetings, in‑services, and other required meetings.
• Accurately fills meal site stock orders; informs Chef Supervisor of stock‑outs.
• Puts stock away properly, ensuring rotation of products and compliance with storage requirements.
• Assists with food production, set‑up, service, and clean‑up of catered events.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of food service environment.
• Utilizes, cleans, and sanitizes food service equipment properly and safely, including slicer, knives, choppers, mixers, ovens, and broiler.
• Takes and records temperatures of food and equipment.

• Ability to lift and push loads up to 60 pounds, stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and reach.
• Ability to read at a 6th grade level.
• Must have teamwork and service attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing work environment meeting strict deadlines.
• Candidate must also have ability to pass food management certification class and receive certification.

Non‑exempt (hourly) position starting at $14.11 – 16.13, adjusted for experience.

• Benefits packages include:
• Medical, dental, vision
• 403b retirement plan with matching
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual

Our mission is to provide options that empower people to thrive in their community.

Core Values:
Collaboration, Dedication, Resourcefulness, Inclusivity, and Integrity.

Milestone Senior Services (formerly Senior Services, Inc.) has been delivering to the Kalamazoo and surrounding communities for over 50 years. We encompass over 20 services that support the independence and well‑being of older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers throughout Southwest Michigan. We are dedicated to working in a collaborative manner with individuals in need, family members, and all others that support those we serve to live a healthy, meaningful, and productive life.

As a team member you will have the opportunity to work with mission driven co‑workers within an environment that values their team members and creates great work/life balance. Milestone Senior Services embraces the belief that cultural, social, and all other differences should be respected and celebrated. Team members enjoy a well‑rounded benefits package that includes up to 20 days of PTO in the first year of employment for full time employees, 9 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday, 403b plan matching, and other employee‑based assistance programs!

A huge bonus to our kitchen workers is that there is no need to have availability for nights and weekends as this is a Monday – Friday, dayshift position!

Milestone Senior Services participates in E‑Verify. Milestone Senior Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse field of qualified candidates.