Position Summary
This position serves as lead worker in the Food Service Department for Corrections Food Service Leader 2’s (CFSL2) and Persons in Our Care (PIOC).
The duties include training and directing staff in all food service production, distribution, and sanitation activities. This position will train staff on planning meals, maintaining inventories, preparing production sheets and adjusting menus and menu items as needed.
This position is responsible for maintaining the overall sanitation of the kitchen in compliance with all DOC, State, and Federal guidelines.
This position will need the ability to work up to 14 hours per day and more than 40 hours per week on any shift based on daily operational needs, this may include weekends and holidays.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 03-13 with a starting pay of $23.24/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
* 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.
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Job Details
This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.
This position normally works 8 hour shifts and has a rotating schedule that includes some mornings, evenings, and weekends.
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt.
This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.
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 DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
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 of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have:
* Experience preparing and directing other workers in the preparation of cooking and baking of foods, (such as: meats, vegetables, breads, desserts, bag lunches and special occasion meals).
* Experience training or teaching others skills and tasks such as: food preparation, cooking, baking, meat, cutting and processing
* Experience maintaining cleanliness, ensuring food safety, and monitoring compliance with 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.
Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to Apply
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday August 4th, 2025.
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