Deadline: Open until filled

Contact: Jennifer Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Adv., JenniferM.Anderson@wisconsin.gov, 715-256-3241

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
"Join our team and honor Wisconsin's veterans.”

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is recruiting for a limited term employment (LTE) Food Service Assistant 1, to support our dedicated Nutrition and Dining Services team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that provides comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. Our facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10, between Stevens Point and Appleton, Wisconsin. 

This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Looking for a part-time job to fit your busy schedule with school or another job?

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Under close supervision of the Food Service Supervisor and/or Food Service Manager, performs the duties associated with a large and complex food service program. Duties include portioning product, vegetable cleaning and preparation, tray line posts, bagging flatware, ware washing, making toast, cleaning and sanitation, dining rooms, pots and pans, delivery, and pick-up, pouring coffee, slicing and buttering bread, assembling nourishments and snacks. May include working in dining rooms, Nourishment or Snack Program. Food Service Assistant 1 duties include assisting and training new staff. This position works as an integral part of the food service team.

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Starting wage is $16.67 per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

This job does not offer employee benefits.

Food Service Assistant 1 is in pay schedule-pay range 03-08. 

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

These are part-time positions with the option to pick up additional hours as desired with no required overtime. FSA 1 employees must work varying hours and weekend shifts as required. 

LTE jobs have no guaranteed hours or shifts.

LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period, are based on operational need, and can end at any time.

Job duties require the ability to perform work that is medium to heavy in nature. This position frequently lifts up to 50 pounds, pushes/pulls up to 80 pounds, hand grips up to 30 pounds, pinches up to 15 pounds, sits, stands/walks, bends/reaches, climbs and uses hand-eye coordination. These requirements cover the major and essential functions of the position but are not necessarily representative of all duties which this position may be assigned to perform.

Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. Use this link for Wisconsin Limited Term Employment requirements.

The required qualifications are:

• Experience in production assembly (e.g., set up a line, inspect for accuracy, properly store items, follow procedures, sort, assemble, etc.); and
• Experience interpreting and following posted information (i.e., use appropriate procedures, comprehend and act upon written information)

The preferred qualifications are:

• Experience in food service (e.g., portion and serve food, handle food safely, maintain sanitary work areas and equipment, knowledge of basic equipment/appliances, etc.); and/or
• Experience communicating with co-workers and supervisors in a team environment (e.g., report to supervisor, establish positive relationships, assist co-workers, etc.); and/or
• Experience working in a long-term care facility or providing services to elderly or disabled persons (e.g., long term care, geriatrics, etc.)

You must apply online on WiscJobs. Click the link to view instructions for Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume. To make it easier to apply, save your documents on WiscJobs before attaching them with your application.

Your resume must describe your education, training, and experience related to the required and preferred qualification/s listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Click the link to view tips for writing and what to include in your resume and letter of qualifications.

NOTE: Applicants cannot update or change their documents once their application is submitted. Make certain that your attached documents are how you want them to be before you click Submit.

What happens next? Regularly, applicant resumes will be reviewed, and the most-qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Not completing all parts of the application will mean you are not eligible to move to the next step.

If you are eligible to move to the next step, you will be emailed at the email address you gave in your application. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit the Veterans Employment page on WDVA’s website for information on programs that may benefit you.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

Have questions? Contact Jennifer Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Adv., JenniferM.Anderson@wisconsin.gov, 715-256-3241.

Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.