Food Service Associate

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