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Schmitt Woodland Hills
Schmitt Woodland Hills
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SWH is in search of a Food Services Lead Assistant who is personable, self-driven and has healthcare food service experience.
This person will hold the following skills and abilities (the list is not all inclusive): Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to maintain records and files appropriately. Meet schedules and timelines. Plan and organize work of self and others. Train and lead other dietary personnel. Knowledge of all department shifts and duties and ability to cover any shift upon need. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Work cooperatively with others. If this quick job description intrigues you, please submit your application at schmittwoodlandhills.com or in person at 1400 West Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI. If you have any questions please contact Laura Pyfferoen, FSD at SWH 608-647-8931.
Job Title: Food Services Lead Assistant
Job Summary: Responsible for meal preparation, sanitation, inventory control, and functioning as “supervisor” in the absence of the Food Service Director. Responsible for enforcing proper procedures and processes enforced by the facility and government.
Duties:
A. Meal Preparation
1. Prepare meals according to facility menu & modified diets
2. Substitute foods according to residents likes and dislikes and the nutritional value of foods
3. Dish up the correct portions and load carts at proper times for Health Center, Westview and Retirement Center.
4. Check appearance, taste and texture of foods served daily
5. Test the temperature of food in the kitchen before each meal and record.
B. Sanitation
1. Clean & sanitize equipment according to cleaning procedure
2. Cook food, hold, & serve at the proper temps
3. Practice good personal hygiene
4. Do daily, weekly, monthly cleaning jobs
C. Inventory Control
1. Use only food that is on the menu & modified diet for that day
2. Control the portion sizes according to the desire of resident
3. Use standardized recipes
4. Use first-in-out procedure when getting food from the storeroom, cooler and freezer.
5. Put stock away as needed.
D. In Absence of Food Service Director
1. Ensure that the Dietary Department functions as usual.
2. Responsible for staffing.
3. Responsible for ordering.
E. General
1. Participating in Department meetings
2. Attend mandatory in-service sessions for facility and Department
3. Comply with dress code
4. Other duties as assigned by Food Service Director
Working Conditions:
1. Work primarily in the kitchen
2. Moderate physical activity required. On feet most of time.
3. Involves frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs) often combined with bending and twisting.
4. Exposure to uncomfortable temperature changes (hot kitchen, walk in cooler, walk in freezer.)
Qualifications:
1. Previous experience in quantity cooking desirable
2. Previous nursing home experience desirable
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.50 – $19.50 per hour
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Work Location: In person
At Schmitt Woodland Hills, we care for our team the way we care for residents—with respect, support, and genuine commitment to their success. Learn about benefits designed for your health, growth, and future.
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At Schmitt Woodland Hills, our roots run deep in community and compassion. When you join our team, you’re not just finding a job—you’re becoming part of something that’s been growing and thriving for nearly 60 years.
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