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Prep Cook

County of Door | Sturgeon Bay, WI

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Posted Date 6/06/2025
Description

The position is responsible but not limited to the preparation of food according to ServSafe standards. It is key to the effective functioning of the Nutrition Program. Regular attendance and punctuality along with being prepared to commence work at designated work locations, on the assigned or scheduled days and hours is expected.  Responsible for providing truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.

Essential Job Functions
  1. Prepares meals according to the dietitian approved menu using ServSafe standards.
  2. Completes the prep work necessary for the side dishes and bakes necessary items on the menu.
  3. Works as a team to prepare, package and serve all meals for the Meals on Wheels (MOWs) program, frozen meal program and all meals for the congregate meal sites. This could include delivering and serving the food at meal sites.
  4. Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen area according to current food safety standards.
  5. Maintains cookbook with up to date recipes used for nutrition program.
  6. Rotate and put away stock when delivered on a weekly basis.

 General Job Functions

  1. Presents a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere by greeting meal participants and treating volunteers and co-workers with respect.
  2. Observes and monitors kitchen equipment for needed repairs and makes recommendations as needed.
  3. On a daily basis is responsible for dishwashing, sanitizing workspaces, carts, cooler bags and other necessary areas and equipment. 
Required Training and Experience
  1. High School diploma or GED.
  2. Valid driver’s license.
  3. Ability to pass the proper Food Safety and Sanitation (FSS) course (i.e. ServSafe) exam within six (6) months of employment.
  4. Ability to maintain the proper FSS certification throughout employment. 
  5. Ability to attend required training. 

Preferred Training and Experience

  1. Technical diploma in culinary science.
  2. Three or more years of cooking experience for large groups of people strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  1. Ability to maintain a system that ensures an accurate inventory of products.  
  2. Knowledge of proper food safety practices and an ability to provide leadership and supervision of other staff in the kitchen to ensure such safety.
  3. Skills associated with dealing with venders and volunteers.
  4. Ability to use teamwork and flexibility in the overall nutrition program
 
Employees hired to work a full time schedule (40 hours per week) are eligible for full time benefits.

Benefits to promote employee/family wellness (full time status):

  • Health Insurance including prescriptions – 85% of premium paid by the County of Door
  • Wellworks wellness participation – health insurance premium discount
  • Dental Insurance – 100% of premium paid by the County of Door!
  • Vision Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance - offered through WI Dept of Employee Trust Funds (ETF)
  • Income Continuation Insurance – ask about premium holiday!
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Wisconsin Retirement System – required participation in Employee/Employer match
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation plans – (Wisconsin Deferred Comp & Nationwide)
  • County of Door is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer!

Benefits to promote work/life balance (full time status):

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
  • Personal Day(s) by position
Salary19.48 Hour
Type
Full-Time
Category
Restaurant (back)(Cooks, Dishwashers, Bussers)

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