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State of Wisconsin

Food Service Aide, Union Grove Veterans Home - $2000 Sign-on Bonus

State of Wisconsin, Union Grove

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Introduction
Deadline: Open until filled
Contact: J Lea Roberts, Human Resources Specialist-Senior, , 608-266-3344
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans
The Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove (WVHUG) is seeking a full-time Food Service Aide to join the Dietary 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. The Home 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. See Salary Information section for details.
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 rewarding 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 food service team.
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Salary Information
Starting wage is $17.12 per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime, plus an attractive employee benefits package.
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 12-month probationary period.
Food Service Assistant 2 is in pay schedule-pay range 03-09.
Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.
The position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Job Details
Job duties include moving wheeled carts weighing an average of 500 pounds safely through hallways; moving equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; moving equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance; and performing medium to heavy manual labor.
The positions work a standard 10-hour shift including weekends on a rotating basis and require working overtime as needed.
Due to the nature of the positions, 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.
A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Qualifications
In their resume, minimally qualified applicants 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 required and preferred experience that will be assessed later 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
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 your application . To ease the application process, upload your resume to WiscJobs before attaching it.
Your resume is important and is used to figure out if your experience fits the job. Click the link to view tips on writing and what to include in your resume .
NOTE: Applicants are not able to update or change their resume after the application is submitted. Make sure that your resume is how you want it to be before you finalize your application .
Current permanent, classified state employees who are eligible for transfer into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 03-09, should complete the online application process.
Periodically, resumes will be reviewed by one or more job experts and qualified applicants will be asked to join the next step of the hiring process. Not attaching the required resume will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.
If you are eligible for an interview, you will be contacted by email or phone. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.
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 .
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.
Questions can be directed to J Lea Roberts at or 608-266-3344.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.
Resumes will be reviewed weekly starting 06/30/2025.