Cook-On-Call

COUNTY OF BROWN; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

COUNTY OF BROWN in Green Bay, Wisconsin is looking for a Food Service Worker responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in a kitchen setting. The role includes ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met while maintaining cleanliness in work areas.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of food production principles and the ability to lift heavy objects. This job requires teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to standard operating procedures.

Brown County is an E-Verify employer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quantity food production and baking principles.
• Ability to withstand temperature changes in the work environment.
• Must be free from communicable disease.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, trim, cook and season food items.
• Serve food on tray line and nursing home.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and order of work areas.

Skills

Knowledge of quantity food production

Knowledge of hygiene and sanitary regulations

Ability to estimate food needs

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, trim, cook and season food items for each meal in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Prepare and bake rolls, pies, cookies, biscuits, desserts, and other dishes in large quantities.
• 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 items to be prepared; requisition and portion food from refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms and plan schedule to ensure food is ready for meal times.
• Confere with the Nutritional Services Manager regarding modified diet preparation.
• Process coverage for absent employees.
• Test food by appearance, taste, and smell, and by obtaining temperature to determine completeness.
• Portion food for individual servings and prepare or direct distribution of food to tray line and household serving.
• Serve food on tray line and nursing home, portioning according to menu and orders for clients and residents.
• Monitor heat controls and timers on ovens, steamers, etc. as required.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Maintain proper temperature and handling of both hot and cold foods; document food temperatures.
• Collect meal tickets and maintain documentation in accordance with departmental standards.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, care, and order of work areas, dishes, and equipment; report repair and maintenance needs.
• Comply with and monitor safety and quality assurance standards within the department.
• Maintain the confidential nature of patient, resident, and business information.
• Relate to patients and residents in a therapeutic manner; assist with training of new staff.
• Attend staff meetings, in‑service and training sessions; complete online training courses.
• Complete necessary documentation and maintain records per applicable requirements, codes, and policies.
• Complete all assigned cleaning duties timely and efficiently.
• Interact with team members appropriately and respectfully.
• Assist food service supervisor in ordering produce and dairy items.
• Perform related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quantity food production, baking principles, portion control, standardized recipe use, high quality food standards and standard measurements.
• Knowledge of scoop sizes and other standardized measurement tools; ability to complete food measurement conversions to modify recipes to prevent food waste.
• Knowledge of hygiene and sanitary regulations governing the handling, preparation, and serving of food.
• Knowledge of hazards while working with kitchen equipment and chemicals in the work environment.
• Ability to estimate food needs and requisition food accordingly.
• Ability to withstand temperature changes in the work environment.
• Ability to interact with clients 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 staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet time schedules.
• Ability to be on feet for 10 hours per day.
• Ability to work the required hours of the position.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds (with assistance) and frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Extended periods of standing, intermittent sitting and walking.
• Repetitive single‑grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.
• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, reaching and pushing; occasional climbing and grappling.
• 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.
• Withstanding temperature changes in the workplace.
• Must be free from communicable disease.

Brown County is an E-Verify employer.