06/22/2026
Job Title: Senior Center Cook
Department: Commission on Aging
Reports to: Food Service Manager and Assistant Director of the Commission on Aging
FLSA: Non-Exempt, Part-Time
Salary Grade: PT3/$19.44 per hour
GAIN CERTIFICATIONS
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging is seeking a part-time Cook to join our team at the Boyne Area Senior Center—an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through food and service.
This position offers a great weekday schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (about 25 hours per week), with no weekends. Evening hours are limited to Wednesdays (until 7:00 p.m.) from June through August.
In this role, you’ll support our daily meal program by assisting with meal preparation for both congregate and home-delivered meals, helping with meal service such as packaging or serving, and kitchen upkeep.
We’re looking for someone dependable, flexible, and comfortable working independently, who also brings a positive attitude and enjoys working with older adults.
If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a caring, community-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
* Must possess the physical abilities to lift a maximum of 50 pounds and transfer items to and from vehicles and/or dining and office facilities.
* Strong positive communication skills.
* Must possess a valid driver's license to travel from one location to the other.
ENVIRONMENT:
Climate-controlled office building atmosphere, with various locations including a gymnasium, senior center, commercial kitchen, and multiple offices.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, s*x (including pregnancy, s*xual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are available for download from the Charlevoix County website "Employment Opportunities" page and need to be submitted by email to [email protected] or via mail to: Human Resources, 13513 Division Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720.