<p>Position Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Entry level positions intended for underage applicants, age 16 or 17.</p> <p>A copy of the full job description is available to view.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Experienced level positions for applicants 18 years of age and older.</p> <p>A copy of the full job description is available to view.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Starting wage for Food Service Assistant 1 LTE is $16.67 per hour, plus additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.</p> <p>Starting wage for Food Service Assistant 2 LTE is $17.64 per hour, plus additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.</p> <p>Food Service Assistant 1 LTE is in pay schedule-pay range 03-08. Food Service Assistant 2 LTE is in pay schedule-pay range 03-09. For current or eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire.</p> <p>Pay and hours expectations will follow all state and federal laws and regulations for minor employees.</p> <p>This job does not offer employee benefits.</p> <p>This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>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.</p> <p>LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.</p> <p>Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Applicants must be 16 years of age at the time of hire.</p> <p>Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:</p> <ul> <li>Experience in production assembly (e.g., set up a line, inspect for accuracy, properly store items, follow procedures, sort, assemble, etc.); and </li><li>Experience interpreting and following posted information (i.e., use appropriate procedures, comprehend, and act upon written information) </li></ul> <p>Well-qualified applicants will also provide details about their experience:</p> <ul> <li>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 </li><li>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 </li><li>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 </li><li>Experience working in a long-term care facility or providing services to elderly or disabled persons (e.g., long term care, geriatrics, etc.) </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>To be eligible for consideration for this job, complete the online application process. Click the link to view instructions for Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume. To ease the application process, upload your documents to WiscJobs prior to attaching them.</p> <p>Your resume is an important part of your application. It will be used to determine if your experience fits the job. Click the link to view instructions on writing and what to include in your resume and letter.</p> <p>NOTE: Applicants are not able to update or change their documents once their application is submitted. Make certain that your documents are how you want them to be before you finalize the application.</p> <p>Regularly, applicant credentials will be verified, and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Failure to complete all steps of the on-line process, including submitting a resume or work history, will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.</p> <p>If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Questions can be directed to Jeni Anderson at JenniferM.Anderson@wisconsin.gov or 715-256-3241.</p> <p>The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.</p>