Position Summary
This position serves as lead worker in the Food Service Department for CFSL 2’s and Persons in Our Care (PIOC). The duties include training and directing staff, maintaining inventories, preparing production sheets and adjusting menus and menu items as needed. The overall sanitation of the kitchen and dining room is supervised by this position to be in compliance with all DOC, State, and Federal guidelines.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 03-13 with a starting pay of $23.94/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A 12-month probationary period is required.
Benefits
* Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
* Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
* An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
* An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
* The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
* Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
* DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Job Details
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:
* Training or teaching others skills and tasks in food preparation, cooking, meat cutting, and processing.
* Planning menus using current inventory to avoid waste, producing meals in large quantities, and meeting scheduled meal times.
* Working with food sanitation, ensuring food safety, and monitoring for sanitation standards.
How to Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. Your letter of qualifications and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position and should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.
Contact
Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at Phia.Vang@wisconsin.gov.
Equal Opportunity
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Veteran Employment
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.
Application Deadline
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on May 5th, 2026.
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