Lead Cook

Willow Creek Behavioral Health; Green Bay (WI); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive benefits

EOE employer

Veterans and military spouses are for-

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Willow Creek Behavioral Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily dietary operations on site. You will supervise staff, assist in meal preparation, and ensure sanitation and safety standards across kitchen and dining areas.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in institutional food service, and a ServSafe-style certification where applicable. Expect to stock, prep, serve, and maintain compliance with dietary restrictions while supporting patients and

Formación

• Two or more years’ experience in institutional food service.
• High school graduate or equivalent; understands safe food handling.
• SERV Safe certification required where state/facility mandates.

Responsabilidades

• Directs day-to-day tasks of dietary department staff.
• Cleans kitchen areas and dining/service spaces per policy.
• Assists with meal preparation and service for patients and staff.
• Stocks supplies and handles deliveries; maintains sanitation throughout the area.
• Transports and cleans dishes; records kitchen temperatures.
• Maintains proper storage and labeling of foods and leftovers.

Conocimientos

Food preparation

Sanitation

Safety procedures

Dishwashing

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

SERV Safe certification

Herramientas

Stoves

Ovens

Mixers

Dish machine

Descripción del empleo

Lead Cook | Willow Creek Behavioral Health | Green Bay, WisconsinAbout the Job:PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Dietary Lead maintains kitchen areas in a clean, safe, sanitary and orderly manner. Assists cooking staff in the preparation of meals according to the menus planned; service and or delivery of food to patients and employees; and cleaning the department and equipment utilizing proper infection control procedures. Advises kitchen supervisor on any safety concerns and need for equipment repairs. Directs other dietary staff in food preparation and service.Roles and Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Directs the day to day tasks of other dietary department staff.Performs routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen, dining or serving areas.Guides or directs staff in food preparation and service.Cleans kitchen areas including cooking areas, prep area, restrooms, serving counters, dish washing area, dry storage area, coolers and freezers per policy with appropriate chemicals and processes.Assists cooking staff in meal preparations to include mixing, ingredient measuring, cutting and stirring.Assists with unloading and stocking of storage areas and coolers/freezers during truck food deliveries.Serves food to patients and staff at the serving counter.Stocks consumable products, napkins, cups, plastic ware, condiments, etc.Cleans dining area after meals, floors, tables, seats, beverage stations etc.Assists cook and plans individual schedules so that all foods assigned to prepare will be properly prepared and ready at the appropriate time.Assembles items needed for preparation from low temperature storage units and storerooms.Prepares snacks, floor stock, late trays, salads, desserts, beverages, bread, and condiments for serving and delivery to units.Sets up steam table in such a way to make them attractive and easily served in standardized portions; labels food according to modification.Services and restocks food throughout serving period, communicates with cook to ensure that foods are replenished when needed without delay.Prepares leftover food for proper storage labeled with description of food and date and assists with the cleaning of steam table and pans.Transports, sorts, and washes all dishes from dining room and units using the dish machine. Scrubs and disinfects pots and pans. Returns clean items to appropriate storage area for next meal. Records dish machine temperatures at each meal washing service.Keeps dish room, utility room and pot and pan area clean and orderly and free from standing water and transports the trash to the dumpster.Provides information to nursing staff regarding patient’s responses to foods.Adheres to menu compliance, special diet compliance and reports any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to dietician, supervisor or manager.Assists with receiving and checking in food/supplies to ensure proper handling and storage.Assist in the orientation of new staff and provide ongoing training for dietary staff.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:High school graduate or equivalent required.Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria required.Understands safe food handling procedures.Ability to operate dishwasher, stoves, ovens, mixers and other related equipment.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:SERV Safe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.WORK LOCATION:This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Willow Creek Behavioral Health?Willow Creek Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Willow Creek Behavioral Health is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.