Kitchen Float Position - Part-Time

AgeWell Services • Norton Shores, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Meals on Wheels serves older adults in Muskegon, Oceana & Ottawa Counties with home delivered meals! The Kitchen Float is a versatile, cross-trained member of the Nutrition Services team who provides operational support throughout the kitchen based on daily production needs. This position is responsible for assisting with hot production, cold production, tray line operations, meal packaging, inventory, sanitation, receiving, and other departmental functions to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely meal production. The Kitchen Float plays a vital role in maintaining workflow by adapting quickly to changing priorities, filling staffing gaps, and supporting multiple departments throughout the day. Working closely with the Production Manager, Production Coordinators, and all kitchen team members, this position helps ensure meals are prepared safely, accurately, and efficiently while maintaining AgeWell Services' high standards for food quality, customer service, and food safety.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and food handling practices.
• Ability to learn and perform multiple kitchen functions across various production areas.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Dependable, flexible, and committed to providing quality service.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• All other tasks as delegated by management.
• Must pass a background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service, healthcare, school nutrition, institutional food service, or a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Previous cross-training or experience in multiple food production areas preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to hot production, cold production, tray line operations, meal packaging, fulfillment, and other kitchen areas as assigned.
• Assist with meal preparation, portioning, packaging, labeling, and assembly according to standardized recipes and production specifications.
• Adapt quickly to changing operational needs and transition between work areas throughout the day.
• Support daily production schedules to ensure meals are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain strict compliance with HACCP principles, sanitation standards, and all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Monitor food quality, proper portioning, and time and temperature controls throughout assigned duties.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas while following all cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Report food quality concerns, equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or facility issues promptly to the Production Manager or Production Coordinators.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, organizing, rotating, and storing food and supplies using First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory practices.
• Assist with inventory organization, product rotation, and maintaining clean storage areas.
• Support tray line setup, meal packaging, freezer meal production, catering preparation, and other special projects as assigned.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, equipment setup, breakdown, and cleaning procedures.
• Help maintain kitchen organization and ensure work areas remain clean and production-ready throughout the day.
• Work collaboratively with the Production Manager, Production Coordinators, Tray Line team, Fulfillment team, and other kitchen staff to support efficient daily operations.
• Communicate effectively regarding production needs, workflow concerns, and operational priorities.
• Demonstrate flexibility by willingly assisting wherever operational needs are greatest.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a positive work environment while supporting departmental goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED