Alpena,MI,USA,MI:Food Service Float Helper-Great Opportunity! at

Alpena Public Schools is a well-established educational institution serving approximately 3,800 students across nine school buildings in one of the largest geographic school districts in the State of Michigan. Covering over 600 square miles, including all of Alpena County and parts of Presque Isle County, Alpena Public Schools is the recreational, cultural, economic, and historical hub of Northeast Michigan. The district prides itself on fostering a community that balances a modern, traffic-free lifestyle with access to pristine natural environments such as beaches, trails, rivers, and forests. Residents enjoy unique recreational opportunities, including diving shipwrecks and exploring one of the most fossil-rich regions on earth. At the same time, a vibrant downtown area offers a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options including art galleries, restaurants, pubs, several micro-breweries, and a winery. Alpena Public Schools is now accepting applications for the position of Food Service Float Helper. This role is designed to provide essential support across multiple school kitchens and cafeterias throughout the district, assisting in the preparation and serving of meals to students. The Food Service Helper position is vital in ensuring an efficient, safe, and pleasant dining experience for all students. Employees in this role take on a flexible schedule, moving between buildings as needed to help maintain food service operations. The position reports to the Lead Cook and/or Food Service Supervisor and is instrumental in maintaining food safety standards, inventory management, and quality meal service. The Food Service Helper is responsible for assisting with the receiving, preparation, and serving of menu items, as well as performing daily cleaning of kitchen equipment to uphold sanitation requirements. The role includes ordering supplies, recording servings, managing money transactions, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining accurate production records in compliance with federal and state guidelines. This position requires a proactive approach, with Food Service Helpers often stepping into the role of Lead Cook during their absence, ensuring continuity and consistency. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and one year of child nutrition experience, with prior exposure to quantity food preparation and service preferred. Completion of mandatory statewide training programs on sanitation, safety, food service basics, and communication is required. The role demands the ability to handle physical tasks that include lifting up to 50 pounds and working in various conditions such as high temperatures and noisy environments. Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and students, and maintain reliable attendance. This opportunity is not only a job but a chance to live and work in a unique community where work-life balance is achievable. Alpena Public Schools offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off covering holidays, sick and personal leave, spring break, and summer and winter vacation. Employees also benefit from retirement pension plans, life insurance, and exclusive employee discounts. The district is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination. Join Alpena Public Schools and be part of a dedicated team that provides excellent food service in a supportive educational environment, all within a community renowned for its natural beauty and quality of life. This position offers a rewarding career path with substantial benefits and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the well-being and nutrition of students across a broad and dynamic school district.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One year of child nutrition experience preferred
• Completion of State of Michigan Department of Education School Food Service Statewide Training Program classes: Sanitation and Safety, Food Service Basics, and Communications
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to perform basic math including money handling
• Ability to apply common sense to follow instructions
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to plan work schedule
• Ability to communicate in noisy environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in high temperature conditions
• Ability to maintain regular attendance
• Commitment to remain free of alcohol and non-prescription controlled substances during employment