JOB REQUIREMENTS: This entry-level position performs quantity cooking in a food service program. Cooks at this level receive training in nutrition, cooking techniques, food quality, safety and sanitation. The position prepares and monitors high-quality food items, using appropriate methods to preserve nutrient content and produce an appealing flavor and appearance, proper texture and consistency; prepares food for special diets and guides the work of food service assistants. Job duties require the ability to perform work that is medium to heavy in nature; push carts weighing up to 500 pounds; lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; stand and/or walk, up to 100% of an eight-hour shift; twist, stoop, bend, reach, climb stairs, and move in tight spaces between hot and moving equipment; perform tasks requiring manual dexterity; and distinguish colors, taste and smell. Exposure to extreme heat, equipment with moving parts, chemicals used in maintaining sanitation standards, latex and/or vinyl gloves, and other hazards. Conditions are those generally found in an institutional food service setting and medical facility. Job Details These are flexible part-time positions with the option to pick up additional hours as desired with no required overtime. Must be able to fulfill at least two 8-hour shifts per 2-week pay period, including at least one 8-hour weekend shift per pay period. LTE jobs are limited to 1,039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits. 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. Employees at this healthcare facility are required to report their COVID-19 vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information by their third day of employment. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must have experience with food preparation and general cooking. Applicants must describe their experience with these qualifications in their resume. Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://wj.wi.gov/14851 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.