Wage as of 7/1/26: $18.64 to $21.08/hr WHO WE ARE: Wood County Norwood Health Center has a great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a shared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mental health and a passion to help the members of our community, please consider joining our team! WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits, including: *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 *Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on your first day! *10 Paid Holidays *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 GENERAL FUNCTION To cook and provide complete and adequate meals and snacks for the residents, staff, guests, and families of Norwood Health Center, and the consumers of the Aging and Disability Resource Center through the Meals on Wheels/congregate meal program. Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures. DIRECTS THE WORK OF Dietary Aides RESPONSIBILITIES A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Prepares food and bakes items as indicated on menus, diet sheets and daily worksheets following established recipes, preparing the amount needed to minimize waste in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders. 2. Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance 3. Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures. Accurately, portions food according to instructions on diet sheets and menus. 4. Dates, labels, and covers all left-overs, and places in cooler or freezer. 5. Prepares food for the ADRC consumers according to established menus and recipes, as assigned. 6. Portions and serves food for the serving line. 7. Offer food substitutes to patients/residents who request them within program guidelines. 8. Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, and equipment are maintained at adequate levels. 9. Maintains high standards of sanitation by keeping area clean and sanitary following proper procedures. 10. Uses scoops/tongs for serving all foods and wears plastic gloves per proper infection control standards and cross-contamination standards when handling food. 11. Thaws food items per proper thawing technique. 12. Records food serving temperatures at each meal, and cooler/freezer temperatures twice daily. 13. Maintains food storage areas in a clean and organized manner. 14. Assists in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary 15. Ensures food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. 16. Recommends equipment and supply needs to the Food Services Supervisor. 17. Responsible to know and practice the Safety policies of the County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner. 18. Must be familiar with and exemplify the Wood County Core Values and serve with courtesy and respect in accordance with the Wood County Code of Conduct. B. OTHER JOB DUTIES 1. Assumes the duties of the Food Service Supervisor in their absence, if necessary and as assigned. 2. Answers any questions asked by Dietary Assistants concerning specific menus or diets by supplying these requirements for each modified menu, as required. 3. Notifies the Food Service Supervisor or maintenance department if any equipment is not working properly or needs repairs. 4. Responsible to check diet order book, daily, for day-to-day changes. 5. Have knowledge of food substitutions and assume responsibility of handling any crisis that may occur, by substitution of another food if something is not delivered, when needed. 6. Assists the Food Service Supervisor in planning the spring/summer and fall/winter menus. 7. Participates in department quality assurance (QA) projects as assigned. 8. Participates in in-service and educational activities as assigned. 9. Tastes and smells food to determine quality and palatability. 10. Other duties may be assigned.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED preferred. Preference will be given to those with food service experience. Must possess basic everyday living skills, the ability to read, write legibly, add, subtract, and spell correctly to follow and understand supervisor’s directions, orders). Must possess effective verbal communication skills. Ability to follow written and oral directions (understand proper food handling and use of equipment). Ability to work under pressure, within time constraints and with minimal supervision. Previous kitchen experience is desirable. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Equipment used to perform the essential duties of the job include Food preparation equipment (cooking utensils, ovens, steamers, food warmers, mixing equipment, meat slicer, kitchen utensils, measuring devices), telephone, calculator, and copy machine.
