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WISCONSIN DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Food Service Assistant LTE in KING, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is recruiting for multiple Food Service Assistant 1 (Entry level) and Food Service Assistant 2 positions, to join our dedicated Nutrition & Dining 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 spouses of veterans. Our facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O\'Lakes, off Highway 10, between Stevens Point and Appleton, Wisconsin. Food Service Assistant 1: 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, warewashing, 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. Entry level positions intended for underage applicants, age 16 or 17. Food Service Assistant 2: Under general 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, wrapping flatware, warewashing, 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 2 duties include assisting and training new staff. This position works as an integral part of the food service team. Experienced level positions for applicants 18 years of age and older. These are flexible part-time positions with the option to pick up additional hours as desired with no required overtime. Shifts are available AM, PM, holidays and weekends. LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits. 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. 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. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be 16 years of age at the time of hire. Minimally qualified applicants will have experience: 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) Well-qualified applicants will also provide details about their experience: 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 env ronment (e.g., report to supervisor, establish positive relationships, assist co-workers, etc.); and/or Experience with safety controls (e.g., proper lifting, careful use of equipment, cautious handling of potentially hazardous substances, knowledge of safe lifting and moving techniques, 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.) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://wj.wi.gov/20053 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.