Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.05
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Veterans support programs
flexible scheduling
Job Description
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is a dedicated government agency committed to serving and honoring Wisconsin's veterans. One of its key facilities, the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove (WVHUG), provides essential long-term care services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. Located in Racine County, this facility is strategically positioned within a short driving distance from Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and other vital areas in southeastern Wisconsin, ensuring accessibility for many local veterans and families. The Home operates around the clock throughout the year, reflecting its unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of those who have... Show More
Job Requirements
- Wisconsin residency required
- ability to perform medium to heavy physical work
- ability to push carts weighing up to 500 pounds
- ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds
- ability to stand and/or walk up to 100% of an eight-hour shift
- ability to twist, stoop, bend, reach, climb stairs, and move in tight spaces
- ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
- ability to distinguish colors, taste, and smell
- pass criminal background check
- pass pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test
- legally authorized to work in the United States at time of application
Job Qualifications
- food preparation and general cooking
- experience following food safety and sanitation standards
- experience using recipes, units, and measurements
- effective communication as a team member
- experience in quantity cooking
- ability to manage time and workload independently
- experience using and adjusting standard recipes
- knowledge of therapeutic diets preparation
- completion of food safety training course such as ServSafe Certification
Job Duties
- perform quantity cooking for the Veterans Home
- prepare entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts and other foods for general and modified clinical diets
- follow nutrition, cooking techniques, food quality, safety and sanitation standards
- guide the work of food service assistants
- ensure proper food presentation, flavor, texture and consistency
- use appropriate preparation methods to preserve nutrient content
- maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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