Food Service Manager

Position Summary

The Food Service Manager is responsible for a large-scale food production operation and distribution of meals in a highly complex food service program at Waupun Correctional Institution, a maximum-security adult male correctional institution. Responsibilities include preparing meals from standardized recipes; specialized diets; assuring proper food preparation for on-line and off-line food service feeding; ordering and maintaining food and non-food items and inventory; developing and implementing policies and procedures; supervision of staff and inmate workers; as well as provision of staff assistance to the Food Service Administrator in managing the day-to-day operations of the Food Service Department within security guidelines. This position serves as Assistant Food Service Administrator and assumes overall responsibility for the Food Service operation in the absence of the Food Service Administrator.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-04 with a starting pay of $25.00/hour - $37.30/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.

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

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Job Details

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.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

This position may work holidays and weekends, and other times as needed and/or directed. This position performs physical tasks such as lifting, carrying objects, bending, walking, standing, and pushing/pulling carts.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience in the following:

• Management or oversight of large-scale food production (i.e. portion control, waste control, nutritional adequacy, etc.)

• Assurance of proper health, sanitation and safety standards

• Quality and inventory control, including ordering food and supplies

• Leadership or supervision of staff (i.e. training, lead work, performance evaluation, etc.)

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, if interested please click here. 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.

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson at kathryn.benson@wisconsin.gov or 608-240-5503.

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. Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send their cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of their service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to Katie Benson at kathryn.benson@wisconsin.gov. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on July 1, 2024.

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