LTE Assistant Cook - Casual Call

County of Door • Sturgeon Bay, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the County’s Nutrition Program by preparing and packaging meals in accordance with food safety standards and dietitian-approved menus. The role plays a key part in ensuring reliable service to Meals on Wheels recipients and congregate meal sites, requiring coordination, adherence to safety protocols, and cooperative teamwork within the ADRC kitchen environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a recognized Food Safety and Sanitation certification (e.g., ServSafe) within six (6) months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Technical diploma in culinary science or related food service field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience cooking for large groups is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals and side dishes based on menus approved by a registered dietitian, following ServSafe food handling standards.
• Bakes items and performs food preparation tasks to meet the production needs of the Nutrition Program, including Meals on Wheels and congregate sites.
• Coordinates with team members to package meals for delivery and service, and may assist with transportation and distribution to designated sites.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen areas, tools, and equipment daily in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintains and updates a centralized cookbook containing all active recipes used in the meal program.
• Monitors kitchen inventory, rotates and stores stock weekly, and assists with vendor delivery organization.
• Identifies and reports needed maintenance or repair of kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Engages courteously with volunteers, staff, and meal participants to promote a welcoming environment.
• Learns ordering procedures for all food and supplies to assist as needed.

Benefits

• Door County is proud to be a premier place to live, work, and visit.
• All services are free and confidential.
• We are committed to consumer-driven services, empowerment, respect, inclusion, quality, collaboration, and responsible stewardship of public resources.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED