Food Service Helper/Driver

OPENING DATE: 2/3/23

CLOSING DATE: 3/3/23 11:59 PM

DESCRIPTION:

Dane County Consolidated Food Service has a current vacancy for a Food Service
Helper/Driver. The eligible list created from this posting will be used for Food Service
Helper/Driver vacancies within the next six (6) months.

EQUITY, DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of tasks necessary for the preparation, delivery and serving of food and cleaning of facilities and equipment in a food service institution. Performs other related work as required to service all customers. Customers of Dane County Consolidated Food Service include: Dane County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Badger Prairie Health Care Center (BPHCC), Juvenile Detention Center and numerous Senior Centers throughout Dane County, including the Home Delivered Meal (HDM) Program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
This section lists several examples of duties, but not all Food Service Helper positions perform all of them. Duties can be dependent upon work location. Assist in the preparation of foods and beverages by performing tasks including, but not limited to, the making and dishing of salads, vegetables, toast, and the washing, peeling and slicing of fruits and vegetables. Supplies and maintains serving counters with food. Serves foods such as entrees, desserts, vegetables, etc. from steam tables, counters, and food carts for both regular and therapeutic diets. Prepares, delivers and returns food carts to and from dining areas at BPHCC. Assembles food trays for
BPHCC residents. Clears trays, scrapes dishes, pots, pans. Washes silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, etc. Assists in cleaning large equipment such as kettles, ovens, vertical chopper cutter mixer, etc.; Keeps kitchen, dining area, refrigerators and store rooms in sanitary and orderly conditions at all times. May assist in the inventory of foods served or consumed by keeping simple records and making reports. Pre-portions special meals and foods to be delivered to offsite customers. Loads food onto carts and into delivery vehicles (1-ton truck, sprinter van or van), Drives delivery vehicles with food to various client locations. Unloads, delivers and serves food at various customer sites. Trained to cover all positions on the production floor which include but are not limited to: cooking, baking, janitorial, lead worker and stock clerk. Assists in all areas of the kitchen. Performs other duties related to Food Service Helper/Driver as requested.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Training and Experience:
Must have one (1) year of food service experience in a professional food service operation within the past five (5) years. Must have six (6) months of customer service experience. Must be able to read, write and perform basic mathematical computations (e.g., counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Extra consideration will be given to candidates who have any of the following: 1) specific experience in a large scale food service operation preparing 3,000 meals or more prepared per day 2) At least six (6) months of experience with food delivery; 3) Serve Safe Certification.

Special Requirements:
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must have access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Must have and maintain Jail clearance to deliver and serve food at the jail. Jail clearance is given and potentially taken away by Sheriff’s Office personnel. Must have and maintain clearance to serve and deliver to Badger Prairie Health Care Center (BPHCC). Refer to the following sections below for additional requirements: “Availability Requirements” and “Physical and Environmental Requirements”.

Availability Requirements: CFS is an essential department that operates 365 days a year from 5am-7pm. Production floor employees hired for CFS positions must be able to work weekends as needed and must be available for all shifts. Schedules are posted at least 2 weeks in advance.

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.)
Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance. Ability to load and transport wheeled storage carts weighing up to 250 pounds or more. Ability to assist in loading and unloading freight weighing up to 100lbs. Ability to stand for a least four (4) hours at a time. Ability to continually perform repetitive tasks and motions. Ability to carry, push and pull objects related to the preparation and serving of food. Ability to move with full range of motion. Ability to work in: all weather conditions, hot/cold work environments, conditions that may sometimes be loud in volume.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of basic principles of personal hygiene relative to food preparation and serving. Ability to determine when foods are spoiled or have been contaminated. Knowledge of kitchen safety rules and the ability to perform within such rules at all times. Knowledge and ability to perform food cooking, baking, preparation and serving. Knowledge and ability to perform cleaning of food service areas, utensils and equipment. Knowledge of routine motor vehicle operation. Ability to operate industrial food service equipment such as vertical chopper cutter mixer, dish washing machine, combi-ovens, steam kettles, steamers, etc. Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions. Ability to provide service to customers in a friendly and caring manner. Ability to communicate with others in an effective and respectful manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.81 - $29.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekend availability
• Night shift
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Verona, WI 53593: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person