Evening Food Service Aide — Caring Kitchen & Dining

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Nebraska; On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 30 days

10 holidays observed

Health Insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Flex Spending

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties Association is seeking a full-time kitchen assistant to support food preparation, serving, cleaning, and resident care aligned with the organization's mission.

The position entails PM hours, weekend work, and a starting wage of $17.65/hour plus a $3.00/hour weekend differential. Benefits include PTO, holidays, Health/Dental/Vision, HSA with employer contributions, life insurance, disability, and retirement plan participation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PPE and its proper use for personal safety.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident care information and privacy per HIPAA.
• Ability to create a warm, clean environment and a caring demeanor.
• Ability to work tactfully with residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Ability to communicate with residents, families, the public and staff.
• Must convey a warm, cheerful caring manner.
• Able to perform essential job functions safely.
• Knowledge of Health Department rules and SafeServ guidelines.
• Knowledge of quality food preparation, storage, sanitation, and equipment safety.
• Ability to follow recipes and cook large quantities.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Handle and use cleaning chemicals safely.
• Interpret and implement local policies; follow regulations.
• Time management to handle high volume and changing priorities.
• Detail-oriented and independent with tight deadlines.
• Think quickly, stay calm under pressure.
• Basic computer skills (word, spreadsheet, database).
• Perform mathematical calculations as needed.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Keep food storage and work areas clean and safe.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, counters and equipment to Health Department standards.
• Regularly clean stoves, steam tables, ovens, refrigerators, floors.
• Store food and supplies in an orderly manner.
• Prep hot and cold dish ingredients.
• Assist the Cook in preparing high-quality, bulk menu items.
• Set up serving lines and assist with serving.
• Report changes in resident condition and update diet changes.
• Clear and clean tables and chairs after meals.
• Clean spills promptly and restock condiments and silverware.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles.
• Provide backup assistance to other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PPE Knowledge

HIPAA

Warmth/Customer Service

Communication

Safety Awareness

Health Dept Rules

Food Prep

Recipe Adherence

Kitchen Equipment

Chemical Safety

Policy Adherence

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Stressor Management

Basic IT

Math Skills

Record Keeping

Judgment

Conflict Handling

Professionalism

Teamwork

After-hours Availability

Education

None

Tools

None

Job description

Wisconsin Counties Association is seeking a full-time kitchen assistant to support food preparation, serving, cleaning, and resident care aligned with the organization's mission.

The position entails PM hours, weekend work, and a starting wage of $17.65/hour plus a $3.00/hour weekend differential. Benefits include PTO, holidays, Health/Dental/Vision, HSA with employer contributions, life insurance, disability, and retirement plan participation.