Corrections Food Service Leader

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The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence‑based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

• Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)
• John
  
  C. Burke Correctional Center (Waupun, Dodge County)
• Thompson Correctional Center (Deerfield, Dane County)

This position is responsible for the food service operation at the assigned Correctional Center. It will direct the production of meals, train, and supervise persons in our care (PIOC) food service workers. The role plans meals, procures supplies, maintains food inventory, and ensures proper sanitation standards.

The employee hired into this position will need a Serv Safe Food Handler Certification (or equivalent) within six months of hire.

Food service workers will work in a commercial‑style kitchen in close proximity to other staff and PIOC workers. The position requires frequent lifting and carrying objects of up to 50 lbs., sitting, standing, and may require climbing ladders or stairs. The position must also comply with the facility’s health policies, including those regarding Tuberculosis Screening and Hepatitis Vaccination.

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 probationary period is required.

• 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.
• Please  for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or  to explore employment benefits on the website.

• This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.
• Anticipated schedule: day‑time hours Monday – Friday with occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays. Specifics can be discussed at interview.
• Must have 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.
• This position is FLSA Non‑Exempt.
• This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but may travel occasionally for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (citizen, lawful permanent resident, or 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.

• 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…