Food Service Lead Worker
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans
The Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove (WVHUG) is seeking a full-time Food Service Assistant 3, to serve as a lead worker for 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. The facility is in Racine County, a short drive from Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and other key locations in southeastern Wisconsin. Come join our dedicated team!
WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package that 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
Under the general supervision of the Food Service Manager, the Food Service Assistant 3 functions as the lead worker in Dietary Services at WVHUG. Duties include leading and coordinating Food Service Assistant 2 employees engaged in portioning product, tray line posts, ware washing, cleaning and sanitation, and assembling nourishments and snacks. As the lead worker, trains and mentors food service staff in all aspects of their job. Work activities are performed according to established procedure and in accordance with safety, sanitation and production standards of WDVA and WVHUG.
Click the link to view a copy of the full Food Service Assistant 3 job description.
Salary Information
Starting wage is $18.49 per hour, with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime, plus an attractive employee benefits package.
The Food Service Assistant 3 is in pay schedule-pay range 03-10.
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.
Job Details
The regular work schedule for this Food Service Lead Worker is 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, plus every other weekend. Temporarily, the start and end times may vary from the regular work schedule. The position requires availability to work overtime as needed.
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.
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.
A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Qualifications
In their resume, minimally qualified applicants will provide details about their experience with food preparation and/or dietary duties.
Additional required and preferred experience that will be assessed later in the selection process are:
- Training others; and
- With time management and keeping on schedule; and
- Using food safety and sanitation rules and procedures; and/or
- Preparing or serving food for modified diets; and/or
- In a formal lead worker role; and/or
- Working on a team and resolving conflict; and/or
- Following work safety rules and procedures, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements
ServSafe certification is preferred.
How To Apply
To be eligible for consideration for this position, complete the online application process. Click the link to view instructions for Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume. Attaching a letter of qualifications is strongly recommended. To ease the application process, upload your documents to WiscJobs prior to attaching them.
Your resume and letter are critical components of your application. Click the link to view tips on writing and what to include in your resume and letter.
NOTE: Applicants are not able to update or change their application materials once they are submitted. Make certain that your resume and letter of qualifications are how you want them to be before you finalize the application.
Current permanent, classified state employees who are eligible for transfer or demotion into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 03-10, should complete the online application process.
After the application deadline, resumes and letters will be reviewed by one or more job experts and qualified applicants will be invited to take part in the next step of the hiring process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.
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.
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 jlea.roberts@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-3344.
Deadline to Apply
All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the EXTENDED DEADLINE date, July 1, 2025.