Corrections Food Service Leader 3

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Union Grove (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

457 Retirement Plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisor for the food service operation at the Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center. You will direct meal production, train inmate workers, plan meals, and procure supplies while ensuring sanitation and inventory control.

The role involves holidays/weekends as needed, and you will use computer software for food estimates. Salary starts at $26.87/hour with a strong benefits package and a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service including handling, preparing, and cooking per standardized recipes.
• Maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Leading or supervising others (training/instructing, assigning, reviewing work).

Responsibilities

• Direct the production of meals and supervise inmate food service workers.
• Plan meals and procure supplies.
• Maintain food inventory and proper sanitation standards.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Staff supervision

Job description

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Food Service Manager, this position is responsible for the food service operation at the Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center. Direct the production of meals; train and supervise inmate food service workers; plan meals and procure supplies; care for and clean kitchen equipment; maintain food inventory and proper sanitation standards. May work holidays and weekends, and other times as needed and/or directed. This position will use computer software in the preparation of food estimates.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 03-13 with a starting pay of $26.87/hour, plus excellent benefits. 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

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 telework.

This position has physical requirements, including frequent lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, etc.

Qualifications

• Working in a food service environment including handling, preparing, and cooking/baking of food as well as following standardized recipes
• Maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Leading or overseeing the work of others (e.g. training/instructing, assigning /reviewing work, etc.)

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and …

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. 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 September 28, 2026.

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