Culinary Services Aide - Resident-Focused Kitchen & Service

La Crosse County Library, Inc.; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

60 hours per pay period

Every other weekend + rotatingholidays

Welcoming team environment

Job summary

La Crosse County is seeking a Culinary Services Assistant at Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living in West Salem, WI. Starting wage is $18.51 per hour with a schedule of 11:00 AM start and 60 hours per pay period.

Eligible for insurance and time-off benefits, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. You will prepare and portion meals, follow diet cards, serve meals, label and rotate food, and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Read diet cards and follow meal guidelines.
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Able to lift and carry boxes, push carts, and move through different temperature areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion meals for residents.
• Follow diet cards and special diet instructions accurately.
• Serve meals in dining rooms and on tray lines.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food properly.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, equipment, and work spaces.
• Wash dishes (dishwasher or three-compartment sink).
• Assist with unpacking, rotating, and storing inventory.
• Maintain safe food handling and infection control standards.
• Support person-centered care and resident preferences.
• Work cooperatively with cooks, dieticians, supervisors, and care staff.
• Attend mandatory in-services and department meetings.
• Uphold resident rights, confidentiality, and safety practices.

Skills

Diet cards

Kitchen safety

Team player

Customer service

Job description

La Crosse County is seeking a Culinary Services Assistant at Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living in West Salem, WI. Starting wage is $18.51 per hour with a schedule of 11:00 AM start and 60 hours per pay period.

Eligible for insurance and time-off benefits, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. You will prepare and portion meals, follow diet cards, serve meals, label and rotate food, and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen environment.