Dining Assistant

Dining Assistant

A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are looking for someone who has the desire to provide care for the elderly and be a part of the Health Care Center Team.

The purpose of the Dining Assistant is to assist in food preparation, service, and clean-up from meals at the Sauk County Health Care Center.

Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We actively encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability.

To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io

Essential Duties

• Meal preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Set up meal carts.
• Serve meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Assist with inventory control and stocking of neighborhoods.
• Monitor temperatures of foods and equipment.
• Maintain sanitary conditions on units and mains kitchen.
• Wash dishes from all meals, including cookware as well as breakroom dishes. Provide service on special events and help with meal preparation.
• Interact with residents and families.
• Accommodate resident choices.
• Clear tables and take percentage of resident intake.
• Roll silverware.
• Take menu orders.
• Use computerized charting system (ECS) to monitor correct diets.
• And other duties as assigned.

Required Working Hours

Varied shifts from 6:30 am until 7:00 pm. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Compensation for additional hours beyond normal working hours are subject to applicable state and federal regulations.

Minimum Training and Education

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Sauk County offers an exceptional, comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, eleven paid holidays, and a generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Additional voluntary life, supplemental, dental, vision, accident, and short-term disability plans are available as well as deferred compensation. Further benefits include vacation and sick leave accrual and a wellness program. Have Student Loans? Work for Sauk County and get assistance! Working for a government entity gets you a spot on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

Our work-life benefits are designed to enhance your life and the communities we serve.