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Overview
FLSA: Non-Exempt This is a position in the Culinary Services Department of Lakeview Health Center. Employees are selected by the Culinary Service Director/Supervisor and work under close supervision of the Culinary Service Director/Supervisor, Dietician, or Cook. The culinary services assistant is responsible for the preparation and serving of various foods, cleaning and sanitizing the department, washing dishes, infection control, safe food handling and other related tasks.
Location: Lakeview Health Center & Community Living is a state-of-the-art West Salem, WI campus!
Shift: Work two to four shifts a pay period (every two weeks)! Shifts are available between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Staff participates in a weekend and holiday rotation.
Wage depends on experience!
- Up to $19/hr and $21/hr on weekends with differential.
Essential Leadership Functions
Act with Integrity and Build Trust

• Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions

• Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints

• Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives

Drive for Results

• Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes

• Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results

• Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring

Develop Talent and Effective Teams

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth

• Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential

• Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team

Lead with Vision and Strategy

• Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives

• Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully

Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking

• Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives

• Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment

• Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others

Build and Maintain Effective Relationships

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization

• Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking

• Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders

Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service

• Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community

• Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes

• Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization

Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence

• Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations

• Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks

• Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others

Essential Job Functions
Assists in the preparation of foods. [3]
Labeling, dating and storage of food items. [3]
Portions and serves food in a prescribed manner for dining areas and tray service. [3]
Reads and follows tray/diet cards and written diet orders accurately. Becomes knowledgeable of special diets. [3]
Transports and returns carts safely and carefully to appropriate area. [3]
Cleans and sanitizes kitchen areas and related equipment. [3]
Follows and maintains cleanliness and infection control procedures and standards. [3]
Scrapes, washes, and racks dishes either by dishwasher or manually using a three-compartment sink. [3]
Assists in work storage areas such as unpacking, dating, and storing supplies. [3]
Completes trainings and attends mandatory in-service and department meetings by the facility. [3]
Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard. [3]
Maintains residents' rights and confidentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to the Administrator. [3]
In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials. [3]
Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness. [3]
Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents. [3]
Physical demands: Stands for long periods of time. Moves back and forth through kitchen, dish room and the facility. Moves from hot and humid areas to the freezer or coolers, subject to dramatic and extreme temperature changes. Pushes and pulls heavy carts; lifts, moves and carries cans, boxes, and crates to and from work areas. Handles hot pans, foods, cooking utensils and food containers. Uses near vision for reading diet cards, recipes and food preparation.
RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS
Plan and coordinate the work of others; as necessary. Answer the telephone, take message, and fill out necessary paperwork. Check orders and sign invoices as needed. [3]
This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required. [3]
Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids.
Risk Exposure Categories:
1=Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.
2=Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing Category 1 task.
3=Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluid.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read menu modifications, diet cards and serve food in proper consistency.
Ability to perform routine food preparation and comprehend the necessity of maintaining sanitary cooking and food handling procedures.
Ability to prepare food for special menus.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and accept direction and correction.
Ability to maintain cleanliness and neatness in appearance and work habits.
Ability to work efficiently and avoid waste of time and supplies.
Ability to communicate with staff regarding completion of tasks with emphasis on safety.
Ability to plan work in order to have food prepared on schedule.
Ability to use independent judgment in carrying out assigned duties.
Training, Experience and Other Requirements
Some experience in food preparation and serving of food on a large-scale is desirable.
Must be able to read and write.
Must be 16 years old.
Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
La Crosse County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you need accommodations for a disability during the selection or interview process, please get in touch with Human Resources at jobs@lacrossecounty.org.
Application Process:
All applications must be submitted through our career website. Please ensure your application is complete and accurate,our hiring process highly values attention to detail.