Job Details

October 23 2025                                                                                                                 F.L.S.A.:   Non-exempt

N O T I C E

There is a job vacancy with the BAY COUNTY DEPARTMENT ON AGING.

                                JOB TITLE:                  ON-CALL COOK (VARIABLE LOCATIONS)

                                RATE OF PAY:            $15.80 per hour                                                                                                          

• APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at baycountymi.gov.
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• POSTING END DATE: Open until filled

Casual, on-call, variable hours (no minimum hours guaranteed), non-union position with no benefits.

GENERAL SUMMARY:   Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Services Manager, prepares volume meals for the Federal Nutrition Program, using planned menus and standard recipes according to assigned work schedules.  May be transferred from one work location to another.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Reviews menu and work orders and establishes foodstuffs needed for each meal component.
2. Responsible to see that the food prepared daily is done according to the required menu and standard recipes under the leadership of the lead cook.
3. Participates in routine tasks such as paring vegetables, preparing salads, baking; any other needed food preparation.
4. Responsible for seeing that portion control is maintained for congregate and home delivered meals.
5. Utilizes normal kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, knives, mixers, ovens, blenders, grinders and steamers.
6. Responsible for maintaining all food and health rules in accordance with Michigan Public Health Code.
7. Responsible for seeing that the kitchen area and all equipment is kept clean and meets the standards according to Michigan Public Health Code.
8. Confers with the Nutrition Services Manager and Lead Cook, receiving instructions on procedural changes, specials meals and so forth.  Reports irregularities in equipment, ingredients and kitchen operations.
9. Keeps records of ingredients used, portions prepared and general dietary concerns.

10. May be assigned to other cooking locations, when needed.
11. Cleaning of pots, pans, kitchen, equipment and general kitchen cleaning.
12. In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Bay County. Perform emergency response roles, as required.
13. Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
14. All other duties as assigned.
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    • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
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    • QUALIFICATIONS:
      1. Must have basic math and reading skills and knowledge of quantity (50-800 meals) food preparation.
      2. Needs to have ability to keep accurate records.  Ability to count amount of food necessary for day’s menu.
      3. Must be able to understand cooking terminology and follow standard recipes.
      4. Must have proven math skills to convert standard recipes to other quantities, when necessary.
      5. Must have the ability to utilize normal kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicer, mixers, blenders, ovens, etc.
      6. Ability to lift foods weighing up to 35 pounds to a height of up to 5 - 5 ½ feet into top of ovens and steamer.  Ability to transfer pans of food in and out of equipment and lift mixing bowls with food weighing approximately up to 30 pounds.  Must have aforementioned ability with or without reasonable accommodations.
      7. Have chopping, slicing dexterity to do food preparation assigned for the workday and ability and knowledge of use of said equipment for each job.
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    • Applicants may be required to take written and/or other examinations.
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    • AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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    • “Bay County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Bay County and its departments to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of height, weight, political or religious affiliations, race, color, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classification set forth by law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the department, and the public.”