Culinary Associate $15/hr 20-29 hrs/week (No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays)

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan serves as a common solicitor, storehouse and distributor of food on behalf of its Partner Agencies which are non-profit, charitable organizations serving those in need.

Today the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan provides over 25 million pounds of food each year to those in need through more than 415 partner agencies. Partner Agencies consist of local soup kitchens, shelters, and food pantries who strive to feed the more than 300,000 people in eastern Michigan who are food insecure. The excellent relationships established within the Food Bank’s 22 county service area and throughout the state has allowed for numerous programs and initiatives to help fight hunger.

The Food Service Worker assists the cooks in the preparation and service of menu/meal items and performs a number of kitchen activities including safe food handling, stocking, sweeping, mopping, pot washing, dish washing, and general cleaning duties and storing food and non-food supplies along with the ability to understand and comply with Feeding America, AIB, and ServSafe practices & procedures.

•Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

•Previous experience preferred of at least 6-12 months.

•Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

•Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness and personal hygiene.

•Safe food handling experience and certification preferred

•Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.

Requires moderate physical efforts. Standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 pounds. Working conditions involve, noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc. May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the work load and staffing.