CULINARY SERVICES ASSISTANT - PART-TIME WITH BENEFITS at La Crosse County

West Salem, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

18.51

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Food Serving, Dishwashing, Sanitization, Safe Food Handling, Infection Control, Dietary Compliance, Person-Centered Care, Inventory Storage, Kitchen Safety, Communication, Time Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About La Crosse County: At La Crosse County, we are committed to creating a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community. Guided by our Strategic Plan, we focus on economic growth, environmental stewardship, affordable housing, and robust public services that enhance the quality of life for all residents. Why Join La Crosse County? Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): A top-rated pension program. Affordable Insurance Premiums: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, and 10+ paid holidays annually. Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and wellness programs. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): At La Crosse County, we believe that diversity strengthens our community. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued. Join our Culinary Services team and help prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents at Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living of La Crosse County. You’ll assist with food prep, serving, dishwashing, sanitizing work areas, and safe food handling while supporting person-centered care. This part-time role offers competitive pay, benefits eligibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive care environment. Location: Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living Department: Culinary Services Starting wage: $18.51 per hour plus shift differentials Status: Part-time with benefits (60 hours per pay period), including every other weekend and holiday rotation. Overview FLSA: Non-Exempt. This is a position in the Culinary Services Department for the Long-Term Care Campuses. Employees are selected by the Culinary Supervisor and work under close supervision of the Culinary Supervisor, Dietician, or Cook. The culinary services assistant is responsible for the preparation and serving of various foods, cleaning and sanitizing the department, washing dishes, infection control, safe food handling and other related tasks. Essential Leadership Functions Act with Integrity and Build Trust Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives Drive for Results Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring Develop Talent and Effective Teams Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team Lead with Vision and Strategy Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others Build and Maintain Effective Relationships Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others Essential Job Functions Assists in the preparation of foods.[3] Labeling, dating and storage of food items.[3] Portions and serves food in a prescribed manner for dining areas and tray service.[3] Reads and follows tray/diet cards and written diet orders accurately. Becomes knowledgeable of special diets.[3] Transports and returns carts safely and carefully to appropriate area.[3] Cleans and sanitizes kitchen areas and related equipment. [3] Follows and maintains cleanliness and infection control procedures and standards.[3] Scrapes, washes, and racks dishes either by dishwasher or manually using a three-compartment sink.[3] Assists in work storage areas such as unpacking, dating, and storing supplies. [3] Completes trainings and attends mandatory in-service and department meetings by the facility. [3] Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard. [3] Maintains residents' rights and conﬁdentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to the Administrator. [3] In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public oﬃcials.[3] Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.[3] Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents. [3] Physical demands: Stands for long periods of time. Moves back and forth through kitchen, dish room and the facility. Moves from hot and humid areas to the freezer or coolers, subject to dramatic and extreme temperature changes. Pushes and pulls heavy carts; lifts, moves and carries cans, boxes, and crates to and from work areas. Handles hot pans, foods, cooking utensils and food containers. Uses near vision for reading diet cards, recipes and food preparation. Related Job Functions Plan and coordinate the work of others; as necessary. Answer the telephone, take message, and ﬁll out necessary paperwork. Check orders and sign invoices as needed.[3] This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.[3] Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body ﬂuids. Risk Exposure Categories: 1=Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body ﬂuids. 2=Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body ﬂuids but could result in performing Category 1 task. 3=Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body ﬂuid. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to read menu modiﬁcations, diet cards and serve food in proper consistency. Ability to perform routine food preparation and comprehend the necessity of maintaining sanitary cooking and food handling procedures. Ability to prepare food for special menus. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and accept direction and correction. Ability to maintain cleanliness and neatness in appearance and work habits. Ability to work eﬃciently and avoid waste of time and supplies. Ability to communicate with staﬀ regarding completion of tasks with emphasis on safety. Ability to plan work in order to have food prepared on schedule. Ability to use independent judgment in carrying out assigned duties. Training, Experience and Other Requirements Some experience in food preparation and serving of food on a large-scale is desirable. Must be able to read and write. Must be 16 years old. Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: La Crosse County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodations for a disability during the selection or interview process, please get in touch with Human Resources at jobs@lacrossecounty.org. Application Process: All applications must be submitted through our career website. Please ensure your application is complete and accurate,our hiring process highly values attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals to residents while maintaining strict cleanliness and sanitization standards in the kitchen. Duties include dishwashing, following specific diet cards, and ensuring safe food handling practices.