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Serenity Spring Senior Living at Green Bay

Cook

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Cook Serenity Spring Senior Living at Green Bay Full time The Serenity Spring Senior Living at ... Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Food Service Director immediately * Assist in ...

Continuum Healthcare, LLC

Cook

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Food Service Director immediately * Assist in ... Cooking background in long-term care facility and /or Culinary Education * Knowledge of food ...

Continuum Healthcare, LLC

Cook

Sister Bay, WI · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Food Service Director immediately * Assist in ... Cooking background in long-term care facility and /or Culinary Education * Knowledge of food ...

New Horizon Foods

Cook

New Glarus, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Cook Cook Location: New Glarus, WI What Makes This Location Special- Flexible Hours! Daily Pay ... Food preparation and proper storage * Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen

New Horizon Foods

Cook

New Glarus, WI

$22 - $27/hr

Cook Cook Location: New Glarus, WI What Makes This Location Special- Flexible Hours! Daily Pay ... Food preparation and proper storage * Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen

New Horizon Foods

Cook

New Glarus, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Cook Cook Location: New Glarus, WI What Makes This Location Special- Flexible Hours! Daily Pay ... Food preparation and proper storage * Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen

New Horizon Foods

Cook

New Glarus, WI

$22 - $27/hr

Cook Cook Location: New Glarus, WI What Makes This Location Special- Flexible Hours! Daily Pay ... Food preparation and proper storage * Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen

Ozaukee County

Cook

Cedarburg, WI · On-site

$20.95/hr

Supervise Culinary Service Assistants during assigned work hours. * Assist with special events and other culinary service needs. * Assume the responsibilities of the Head Cook and/or Dietary ...

Ozaukee County

Cook

Cedarburg, WI · On-site

Supervise Culinary Service Assistants during assigned work hours. * Assist with special events and other culinary service needs. * Assume the responsibilities of the Head Cook and/or Dietary ...

New Horizon

Cook

Madison, WI · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Cook Location: Middleton, WI What Makes This Location Special- No Late Nights Daily Pay Available ... Food preparation and proper storage * Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen

New Horizon Foods

Cook

Monroe, WI

$20 - $23/hr

Cook Location: Monroe, WI What Makes This Location Special- Flexible Hours - Part-time! Daily Pay ... Food preparation and proper storage * Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen

New Horizon

Cook

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$17/hr

Part Time Cook Location: Legacy at St. Joseph's Come Share Your Culinary Talent! Daily Pay ... Food preparation and proper storage * Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen

New Horizon

Cook

Mukwonago, WI · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Cook Location: Mukwonag Wonderful Community-Come Showcase your Culinary Talent! Daily Pay Available ... Food preparation and proper storage * Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen

New Horizon

Cook

Monroe, WI · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Cook Location: Monroe, WI What Makes This Location Special- Flexible Hours - Part-time! Daily Pay ... Food preparation and proper storage * Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant cook in Wisconsin is $16.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.57 and $17.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant cook?

Assistant Cooks are kitchen staff members who support chefs and head cooks in preparing food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and organizing ingredients. They perform tasks such as chopping vegetables, measuring ingredients, and assisting with basic cooking techniques. Assistant Cooks also help with cleaning kitchen equipment, stocking supplies, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Their role is essential for the smooth operation of a kitchen, especially in busy restaurants or catering services.

What does an assistant cook do?

Assistant cooks support to the chef or head cook in the kitchen of a restaurant, catering company, or other food service facility. As an assistant cook, your job duties may include helping to plan the menu, testing new dishes, maintaining inventory, and buying or ordering the necessary ingredients for upcoming meal services. You may also perform cleaning duties around the kitchen to ensure that the food preparation area meets health code standards.

How does an assistant cook typically collaborate with the kitchen team during busy service hours?

During peak service times, an Assistant Cook works closely with chefs, line cooks, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations. This includes prepping ingredients, supporting the assembly of dishes, and maintaining cleanliness at workstations. Effective communication is key, as instructions often come quickly and priorities can shift. Being adaptable and proactive in assisting team members helps maintain efficiency and high food quality standards.

What is the difference between Assistant Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectAssistant CookLine Cook
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic culinary trainingHigh school diploma; culinary school or training often preferred
Work EnvironmentAssists in kitchen, supports chefs, performs prep workPrepares dishes on the line during service, works in fast-paced kitchen
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in restaurants, hotels, cateringFound in restaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for entry-level roles, support tasksCompared for active cooking during service

The main difference between an Assistant Cook and a Line Cook is their role during food preparation. An Assistant Cook typically supports the kitchen team with prep work and basic tasks, while a Line Cook actively prepares dishes during service. Both roles require culinary skills, but Line Cooks usually have more experience and responsibility during meal service.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Cook job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,571 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Culinary Assistant (30 Hours per week) #3449

Reedsburg, WI • On-site

Reedsburg Area Medical Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$13.75 - $16.50/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 4 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Reedsburg Area Medical Center rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

RAMC is looking for a Culinary Assistant to join their growing team!

4-5 days per week

30 hours per week

Shifts Include:

11:00AM-7:00PM, 3:00PM-7:00PM and 6:30AM-2:30PM

Weekends & Holidays: Rotating


Position Summary:


The Culinary Assistant performs a variety of tasks daily, including the preparation, assembly, portioning, stocking and/or distribution of food and supplies to patients, residents and other customers as well as the cleaning associated with sanitation of all areas of the Nutrition and Culinary Services Department.

There is significant variation in duties depending upon the area of primary assignment (and shift worked). It is expected that the Dining Services Aide performs other duties as assigned and maintains flexibility in scheduling and work area assignments according to department and system needs.



Education and Training Required:

  • Safe food handling experience preferred. Serv Safe certificate desired.


Experience:

  • Previous experience in quantity food preparation is helpful
  • Previous experience in healthcare foodservice is helpful.


Physical Requirements:


  • Continuously stand and walk to perform various tasks.
  • Frequently lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally lift 11 - 50 pounds.
  • Occasionally push or pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently carry up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally carry up 11 - 15 pounds.
  • Occasionally climb up stairs.
  • Frequently taste/smell to assess quality of food items.
  • Occasionally kneel, squat/crouch/twist/reach overhead and in front of body to get supplies off upper shelves and to clean equipment and/or retrieve products from lower shelves.
  • Occasionally handle objects, feeling, using fine motor skills, sustaining grip/pinch, controls/knobs/levers/switches to perform tasks and for operation of computer, telephone and other equipment.


Potential Hazards:

Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts.


Occasional exposure to waste handling (general trash), toxic/caustic chemical hazards, hazardous waste, potential physical harm and electric shock.


OSHA Blood Borne/TB Classification Class II
- Occupational exposure to blood and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIMs)
is not reasonably expected to occur
in routine performance duties.



Psychological, Situational, Functional Factors:

Continuously requires flexibility, rotation of shifts/split shifts, and frequently changing tasks.


Occasionally requires overtime.


Continuously requires the use of good decision-making/judgment/interpretive skills.


Frequently required to use influential (selling type) skills, plan, direct, control, monitor activities (supervisory skills), use good problem solving/analyzing/decision making/interpretive skills, be creative, and be able to manage conflict and difficult situations.


Benefits:

RAMC offers an extensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and families.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and personal well-being. Our focus on employee health and satisfaction is a cornerstone of our success.

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