Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
Brown County is a reputable government organization dedicated to providing a wide range of essential public services to the community it serves. Renowned for its commitment to quality and efficiency, Brown County operates various departments that cater to the needs of its residents, including health, social services, public safety, and infrastructure. Among its many roles, the Brown County Nutrition Services department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the dietary well-being of patients, residents, and employees within its institutional care settings. This department is committed to delivering nutritious meals while adhering to rigorous health, safety, and quality standards. Brown County is... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma
- six months experience in quantity food cookery or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- servsafe certification preferred
- ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance
- ability to stand for extended periods
- ability to follow safety and hygiene regulations
- must be free from communicable disease
- ability to work required hours
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma
- six months experience in quantity food cookery
- knowledge of quantity food production and baking principles
- ability to use standardized recipes and portion control
- understanding of hygiene and sanitary regulations
- ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
- good organizational skills
- ability to communicate effectively
- ability to work as part of a team
- ability to follow oral and written instructions
- ability to meet time schedules
- physical ability to perform job duties
Job Duties
- use proper food handling techniques to prepare, wash, trim, cook and season food items in accordance with standardized recipes
- prepare and bake rolls, pies, cookies, biscuits, desserts and other dishes in large quantities according to standardized recipes
- bake, roast, broil and steam meat, fish, poultry and other foods
- prepare entrees, vegetables and salads
- review menus, production sheets and recipes to determine type and quantity of foods to be prepared
- requisition and portion food from refrigerators, freezers and storerooms
- plan schedule to ensure food will be ready for meal times
- confer with Nutritional Services Manager regarding modified diet preparation
- process coverage for absent employees
- test food quality by visual, taste, smell and temperature checks
- portion food for individual servings and direct distribution to tray line and household serving
- serve food on tray line and in nursing home according to menu and orders
- monitor heat controls and timers on ovens and steamers
- measure and mix ingredients according to recipes
- maintain proper temperature and handling of hot and cold foods and document temperatures
- collect meal tickets and maintain documentation according to departmental standards
- maintain safety, cleanliness and order of work areas, dishes and equipment
- report repair and maintenance needs to supervisors
- comply with safety and quality assurance standards
- maintain confidentiality of patient and business information
- interact with patients and residents therapeutically
- assist with training of new staff
- attend staff meetings and training sessions
- complete all assigned cleaning duties promptly
- interact respectfully with team members
- assist food service supervisor in ordering produce and dairy items
- perform related functions as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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