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SalaryCLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Food Service Aide (Part-time) SALARY:
$18.60 - $18.60 DEPARTMENT:
Opening Date:
03/19/2024 Closing Date:
04/02/2024 12:00 a.m. FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement and/or Human Resources policy
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, assists in portioning and packing meals for the Meals on Wheels Program, serving lunch to Dining Senior Style participants, scheduling speakers, planning activities and holiday parties, completing program paperwork and cleaning; other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Encourages senior participation by creating a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
Organizes Food Service operation as required for Meals on Wheels and Dining Senior Style programs.
Portions and package meals for Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver pick up.
Serves lunch on-site for Dining Senior Style participants.
Cleans site after lunch, including kitchen and dining room.
Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures, grant service standards, health codes and safety regulations.
Schedules regular speakers and plans activities and special events.
Maintains accurate records of necessary documentation for agency and funding source.
Submits weekly and monthly forms in accordance with established procedures.
Utilizes and operates steam table, coffee pots, refrigerator, stove and an oven, electrical heating units to maintain temperature of food.
Attends staff meetings, in-service or trainings as scheduled.
Recruits volunteers from site when assistance is needed.
Provides information and referrals for Aging Network services as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Previous customer service work experience
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of utilizing community resources and networks
- Agency programs, services, policies and procedures
Skill in:
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, clients, families, outside professionals, agencies, and the public
- Working with diverse populations
Ability to:
- Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Work independently
- Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: O
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). N/S
Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: O
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): O
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another: Up to 50 pounds: F/C
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: N/S
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION – This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.
The United Auto Workers 889 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.
About Us
Macomb County is Michigan’s third most populated county, boasting a population of more than 865,000 residents and growing. From the densely-populated southern cities to the rural northern villages, Macomb County possesses a wealth of assets that make it a desirable place to live, work and play! As the county gains in population and cultural diversity increases, initiatives such as the dignity campaign enables us to cultivate a community that embraces all people and celebrates their unique contributions. Through collaborative community-based activities, Macomb County is promoting multiculturalism and inclusiveness.
