Food Service Assistant 2 - Union Grove, United States - Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
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Union Grove, United States

2 weeks ago

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Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans


The Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove (WVHUG) is recruiting for full-time and part-time Food Service Assistant 2 positions, to add members to our Dietary Services team.

The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses.

Our facility is in Racine County, a short drive from Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and other key locations in southeastern Wisconsin.


Sign-On Bonus of $2000 for eligible new hires who agree to remain in the job for one year.
WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package which includes:

  • Substantial leave time including 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year
  • Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
  • An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
WDVA employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator

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.


Position Summary

Come join the dedicated team that serves nutritious and delicious meals to Wisconsin Veterans who call our facility Home.
Under general supervision, the Food Service Aide interprets diet orders on tray lines following food safety and sanitation standards.

This position also assists with quantity food production, performs breakfast or grill cooking, transports food carts between kitchen and servery areas, and works catered functions.

The employee is an important part of the Dietary Services team.


Salary Information
Starting wage is $16.78 per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.


Sign-on bonus of $2000 for eligible new hires. $1000 will be paid in the employee's first paycheck and $1000 will be paid when the employee completes their probationary period.

The position is eligible for an attractive employee benefits package.


Food Service Assistant 2 is in pay schedule-pay range For current State employees, pay on hire will be set following the Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

The position is not represented by a bargaining unit.


Job Details


Job duties include moving carts weighing an average of 500 pounds safely through hallways; moving equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance; moving equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance; and performing medium to heavy manual labor.

The position works a standard 10-hour shift including weekends on a rotating basis and requires working overtime as needed.


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

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


Employees at this healthcare facility are required to report their COVID-19 vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated.

Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information by their third day of employment.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.


Qualifications
In their resume, a
mínimally qualified applicant will describe their experience:

  • Preparing a product (e.g., measuring/counting quantity, ensuring quality, stocking, labeling and dating, prepping supplies, using work tools, following production schedules, working stations, tallying, making a salad, plating a meal, maintaining clean and safe area, setting up and taking down equipment, loading and unloading, following posted instructions, etc.)
Additional minimum and preferred experience that will be assessed at a later stage in the selection process are:

  • Reading and following posted instructions; and
  • Performing food service functions; and/or
  • Following sanitation standards and safety controls; and/or
  • Communicating as a member of a team

How To Apply
Your resume is important and is used to figure out if your experience fits the job.


Veterans with a 30% or greater service-related disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to a permanent position in classified civil service under s , WI Stats.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 clearly showing an honorable discharge, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating dated within 12 months, to the Human Resources contact listed in this
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