Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.11 - $17.56
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Brown County operates as a local government entity dedicated to providing essential community services and fostering a healthy living environment for its residents. Among the many services it offers, the county's Food and Nutrition Services department plays a vital role in supporting the nutritional health and well-being of clients and residents within various county-run facilities and programs. This department is committed to delivering high-quality food service while adhering to strict health and safety standards, ensuring that all dietary needs and preferences are met in a respectful and therapeutic manner. Brown County stands out as an inclusive employer with a firm... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma, or enrollment in high school or GED program with passing grades in current classes
- or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities
- ServSafe certification preferred but not required
- lifting 50 pounds with the assistance of another person, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 30 pounds
- extended periods of standing
- intermittent sitting and walking
- using hand(s)/feet for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling and operating controls
- frequent bending, twisting, squatting, reaching and pushing
- occasional climbing
- communicating orally in a clear manner
- distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes
- distinguishing people, objects or injuries at varied distances under a variety of light conditions
- tolerating exposure to cold, heat, noise, vibrations and hazards in the work environment, especially relating to equipment, water temperature and potential client contact
- must be free from communicable disease
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of working with food service equipment and food preparation tasks
- knowledge of hygiene and sanitary regulations governing the handling, preparation and serving of food
- knowledge of safety hazards while working with kitchen equipment and chemicals in the work environment
- knowledge of standard measurements
- ability to interact with clients and residents in a therapeutic manner
- ability to organize and plan activities
- ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures
- ability to follow oral and written instructions
- ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, residents, the public and staff
- ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- ability to maintain the confidential nature of patient/resident and business information
- ability to meet time schedules
- ability to work the required hours of the position
Job Duties
- Assists in the portioning of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits, salads, desserts, bakery, juices and nourishments
- dishes up food for client tray line and resident households and serves food adhering to standardized portions and menu
- maintains proper temperature and handling of both hot and cold foods
- tests food by tasting, smelling and obtaining temperature to determine completeness, while portioning food for individual servings and preparing or directing distribution of food to tray line
- follows established menus and therapeutic diets, making and documenting changes with the Dietitian's direction
- scrapes, rinses racks and washes dishes, utensils, pots and pans, mechanically and manually
- cleans and sanitizes food service equipment, dining room tables and chairs
- removes garbage from the department
- sweeps and mops dining rooms and department floors
- maintains safety, sanitation, care and order of work areas and equipment, including the storeroom, coolers and freezers
- reports repair and maintenance needs to supervisor
- maintains designated quality assurance monitoring for work area
- receives deliveries by checking food and material goods against specification, purchase order and invoices
- stocks shelves and floor stock
- maintains the confidential nature of client and business information
- relates to patients and residents when appropriate in a therapeutic manner
- assists with training of new staff
- completes and maintains necessary departmental documentation according to applicable requirements, codes and policies
- performs related functions as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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