What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Specialist position at Outagamie County?
Salary
$18.83 - $19.97 Hourly
Location
WI 54914, WI
Job Type
Part-time Non-Benefit Eligible
Job Number
2503398
Department
BV Dietary Services
Opening Date
11/19/2025
Full Salary Range (Step 1)
$18.28
Full Salary Range (Step 10)
$23.84
Typical Work Hours/Shift
Every other weekend Saturday and Sunday. The hours will vary from 7:30am-4:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, and 6:00am-2:30pm depending on job assignment
Invested in Serving
Better Together
Create Progress
Support Through Compassion
Position Purpose
We are the Premier Senior Living Community in the Fox Valley!
Brewster Village is looking for dedicated and compassionate caregivers who want to work in a team-based environment, where Person Directed Living is our top priority.
Under the general supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager, the Culinary Specialist coordinates functions of the main kitchen, prepares and apportions meals for villagers, orders supplies, and maintains cleanliness standards of the working area.
The hours for this position will include every other weekend working both Saturday and Sunday on the work weekend. Hours will rotate between: 6:00am-2:30pm OR 7:00am-3:30pm.
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20 or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information
Outagamie County Diversity Statement
Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.
LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.
Medical Coverage
Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.
Dental Coverage
Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.
Vision Coverage
Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.
Life Insurance
Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.
Wisconsin Retirement System
Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.
The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.
Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $23,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.
Flexible Spending Account Plan
The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.
Employee Assistance Program
Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.
Paid Time Off
Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.
Employee and Family Clinic
Primary Health Services, Acute Health Care and Physical Therapy are available to employees and dependents ages 12 months and up (age 13 and up for physical therapy), who are covered on a county health plan. A Health Coach is available to all employees, and to dependents covered under a county health plan age 14 and older. There is an onsite location and a shared clinic site location.
Fitness Center
Located at the downtown campus, a brand new fitness center with treadmills and other gym equipment is available to all employees from 5am to 10pm daily.
Pet Insurance
Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.
If you would like to learn more, please click below about the benefits.
Values of Excellence (Recognition Program)
A program designed to celebrate the big wins, the daily efforts and everything in between of our county employees, which such a great place to grow, work, and thrive together. Where anyone as a county employee can recognize someone for a job well done!
Continuing Education
Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.
Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.
https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources
01
I understand this is an every other weekend position working both Saturday and Sunday on the weekend worked. The hours will vary from 7:30am-4:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, and 6:00am-2:30pm depending on job assignment. Rotating holidays are included.
Please share your experience in food preparation, safety, and sanitation
03
Please share your experience with the serving of food and customer service.
04
I understand the hiring range for this position is $18.83-$19.97 per hour based on experience with an additional $2 Shift Differential for all weekend hours worked.
I understand the Flu Vaccination is required unless an Approved Medical or Religious Exemption is approved by the Outagamie County Human Resources Department?
$18.83 - $19.97 Hourly
Location
WI 54914, WI
Job Type
Part-time Non-Benefit Eligible
Job Number
2503398
Department
BV Dietary Services
Opening Date
11/19/2025
Full Salary Range (Step 1)
$18.28
Full Salary Range (Step 10)
$23.84
Typical Work Hours/Shift
Every other weekend Saturday and Sunday. The hours will vary from 7:30am-4:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, and 6:00am-2:30pm depending on job assignment
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Invested in Serving
Better Together
Create Progress
Support Through Compassion
Position Purpose
We are the Premier Senior Living Community in the Fox Valley!
Brewster Village is looking for dedicated and compassionate caregivers who want to work in a team-based environment, where Person Directed Living is our top priority.
Under the general supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager, the Culinary Specialist coordinates functions of the main kitchen, prepares and apportions meals for villagers, orders supplies, and maintains cleanliness standards of the working area.
The hours for this position will include every other weekend working both Saturday and Sunday on the work weekend. Hours will rotate between: 6:00am-2:30pm OR 7:00am-3:30pm.
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Prepares a variety of food items for villagers, assuring quality appearance and taste. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe, calculating recipe adjustments as needed, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, slicers, combi ovens, steam kettles, etc.
- Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from storage areas
- Orders, receives, and stores food and supplies from vendors.
- Maintains and rotates food items in storage areas, ensuring appropriate stock levels, based on household needs.
- Handles food and operates equipment in accordance with safety and sanitary practices and department policy.
- Washes and sanitizes wares using power soak and dish machine, cleans and sanitizes work area including kitchens, counters, and equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures. Performs routine and deep cleaning duties in the kitchen and other areas
- Participates on quality assurance/performance improvement committees and tasks as delegated.
- Maintains a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards, implements practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care.
- Promotes empowerment of the team in providing person-directed living by providing leadership and vision to the household and serving as a role model. Participates in team problem solving.
- Graduate from high school or G.E.D.
- One year experience in quantity food preparation desired with a demonstrated knowledge of sanitation principles. A Food Safety certification, experience with menu planning, and food ordering experience preferred.
- Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities
- This position does require successful completion of a Post Offer Pre-Employment Examination (POPE).
- Ability to see person-centered living as an important component in providing villagers a sense of health and well-being.
- Knowledge and ability to handle kitchen appliances and perform moderately-advanced food preparation tasks.
- Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate in English with villagers, co-workers, and general public and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate sanitation and safety regulations.
- Ability to work independently making sound decisions using good judgment.
- Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
- Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours based on the needs of the household.
- Demonstrated willingness to work out conflicts with others.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the particular challenges villagers face in terms of communicating their needs and preferences.
- Experience using a computer system to import and print data, send and receive emails, electronic scheduling and e-learning.
- Stand/Walk
- Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs. frequently
- Push/Pull up to 25.2 lbs. of force
- Stooping
- Repeated bending
- Reaching high/low level
- Finger movement-repetitive
- Repetitive twisting/pressure involving wrists or hands
- Both hands required
- Both legs required
- Ability to communicate verbally
- Visual requirements for food service worker
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20 or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information
Outagamie County Diversity Statement
Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.
LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.
Medical Coverage
Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.
Dental Coverage
Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.
Vision Coverage
Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.
Life Insurance
Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.
Wisconsin Retirement System
Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.
The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.
Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $23,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.
Flexible Spending Account Plan
The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.
Employee Assistance Program
Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.
Paid Time Off
Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.
Employee and Family Clinic
Primary Health Services, Acute Health Care and Physical Therapy are available to employees and dependents ages 12 months and up (age 13 and up for physical therapy), who are covered on a county health plan. A Health Coach is available to all employees, and to dependents covered under a county health plan age 14 and older. There is an onsite location and a shared clinic site location.
Fitness Center
Located at the downtown campus, a brand new fitness center with treadmills and other gym equipment is available to all employees from 5am to 10pm daily.
Pet Insurance
Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.
If you would like to learn more, please click below about the benefits.
Values of Excellence (Recognition Program)
A program designed to celebrate the big wins, the daily efforts and everything in between of our county employees, which such a great place to grow, work, and thrive together. Where anyone as a county employee can recognize someone for a job well done!
Continuing Education
Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.
Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.
https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources
01
I understand this is an every other weekend position working both Saturday and Sunday on the weekend worked. The hours will vary from 7:30am-4:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, and 6:00am-2:30pm depending on job assignment. Rotating holidays are included.
- Yes
- No
Please share your experience in food preparation, safety, and sanitation
03
Please share your experience with the serving of food and customer service.
04
I understand the hiring range for this position is $18.83-$19.97 per hour based on experience with an additional $2 Shift Differential for all weekend hours worked.
- Yes
- No
I understand the Flu Vaccination is required unless an Approved Medical or Religious Exemption is approved by the Outagamie County Human Resources Department?
- Yes
- No
Salary : $23,500
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