Cook - Full-Time - Edgewater Haven, Port Edwards

Getactivewoodcounty; Town of Port Edwards (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Time

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

457 deferred compensation plan

On-Site Training and CE Credits

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Edgewater Haven is seeking a cook to prepare complete meals and snacks for residents, guests, and families. The role is full-time with 40 hours per week and WRS eligibility, located at Edgewater Haven in Port Edwards, WI.

Responsibilities include serving breakfast and lunch, preparing entrees and salads, and ensuring food safety and cleanliness. Compensation ranges from $18.64 to $21.08 per hour with comprehensive benefits and on-site training.

Qualifications

• High school completion or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Some previous kitchen experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve breakfast and lunch and maintain proper temperatures.
• Prepare entrees and salads per the menu.
• Assist with food substitutions during shortages or substitutions.
• Keep work area clean and sanitize equipment daily.
• Order and check foods for diets and special menus.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food handling

Reading menus

Education

High school completion

Tools

Ovens

Steam table

Job description

Wood Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Location: Edgewater Haven WR

FT/PT: Full-time 40 hrs/week - WRS Eligible

Deadline to apply: 11/23/2026

Hiring Range: $18.64 to $21.08/hr

Job Responsibilities:

WHO WE ARE:

Edgewater Haven is located in a park-like setting in view of the Wisconsin River in Port Edwards, WI. Edgewater Haven provides 5-star, quality care in a clean and comfortable home-like setting. Our long-term caring staff is dedicated to your loved one's outcomes! We believe in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference!

OUR MISSION:

Our interdisciplinary team works with each individual, his or her family and physician, to provide an effective plan of care to reach personal goals and highest potentials. We strive to provide for the mind, body, and spirit, while holding in the highest regard the rights and dignity of each individual.

WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to who we are, Edgewater Haven team members are offered competitive wages, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits, including:

• Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on your first day!
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage!
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of the best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.!
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• On-Site Training and Continuing Education Credits
• Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Edgewater Haven is rated 5-Stars on Medicare.gov

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to cook and provide complete and adequate meals and snacks for the residents, guests and families of Edgewater Haven Nursing Home.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Responsible for serving all breakfast and lunch meals and set up steam tables, if necessary. Ensure proper temperatures are maintained and taken before each meal of the day.
• Must puree the necessary foods for serving meals, measuring correctly to make the right consistency specified by the menu for the day.
• Prepare entrees, which may include, roasting slicing and portioning of meats, following recipes exactly and cooking according to the specified menu for the day.
• Prepare salads, which may include jello and tossed salads, following recipes exactly, measuring accurately for the specified menu of the day.
• Have knowledge of food substitutions and assume responsibility of handling any crisis situation that may occur, by substitution of another food if something is not delivered, when needed.
• Responsible to answer any questions asked by Dietary Aides concerning specific menu or diets by supplying these requirements for each modified menu, as required.
• Wash pots and pans and clean up own work area with a germicidal cleaner on a daily cleaning schedule. All equipment must also be cleaned daily after each use.
• Check cooler for left over foods from previous meals and for frozen food supplies, and refer to modified menu for foods needed for special diets and order accordingly, when necessary.
• Check freezer and produce supplies for ordering with other Cooks on a weekly basis and also make out a list as to what needs to be done daily.
• Responsible to know and practice the Safety policies for Wood County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

• Assume duties assigned by the Certified Dietary Manager, as well as assume the duties of the Certified Dietary Manager in her absence, if necessary.
• Responsible for portioning food according to the modified menu for the meals during the week.
• Responsible to check diet order book daily for day-to-day changes.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Three to four years of high school or experience equaling a high school education, or in the process of completing high school. Basic everyday living skills are needed, as is the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and spell correctly for writing on diet cards, read recipes, menus, etc. Ability to follow written and oral directions (understand proper food handling and use of equipment). Some previous kitchen experience is desirable.

Food preparation equipment used: ovens, food warmers, steam table, mixing equipment, meat slicer, measuring cups, spoons, scoops and ladles.