Cook

Shawano County is organized according to Chapter 59 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The following is the County’s Mission Statement and Policy on Quality:
 
“The primary mission of Shawano County is to provide all County citizens with cost-effective, prompt and high-quality County services. Quality is the extent to which a product or service conforms to requirements and meets or exceeds customer expectations.”

*It is the policy of Shawano County to recruit and select the most qualified persons for positions in the County's service. Recruitment and selection shall be conducted in an affirmative manner which ensures open competition and provides equal employment opportunity as protected by state or federal law. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment or employment process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources to ensure appropriate accommodations can be made.

Shawano County is pleased to offer our full-time employees (30+ hours/week) a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off - Earn just under 5 weeks in your first year when working 40 hours/week
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance including vision coverage with option of a high or low deductible health insurance plan.
• County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA depending on health plan selection.
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• State Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans

Shawano County is pleased to offer our part-time employees (regularly scheduled to work 24-29 hours/week) a comprehensive benefits package: 

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• State Pension Plan
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary: Prepares nutritious meals for inmates as mandated by law. Maintains a sanitary environment with the help of inmate workers under the Cook's supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Prepares food for inmates and staff. Prepares trays to go to inmate populations, according to floor counts.

-Maintains a sanitary kitchen with the help of inmate workers under the Cook's supervision.

-Rotates stock and places food orders in correct storage areas.

-Instruct inmates in proper sanitation of dishes and equipment.

-Verifies special meals for special diets and prepares them.

-Informs Food Service Manager of problems involved with kitchen operation.

Work Requirements:

-High School Diploma or equivalent.

-Experience in Quantity food production required.

-Requires a valid driver's license and adequate insurance as required by County Policy.