Corrections Food Service Leader 3

State of Wisconsin; Waupun (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin's Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Food Service Leader 3 for the Dodge Correctional Institution. This role focuses on food preparation, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, ideal for candidates committed to public service.

Benefits

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation

Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Exceptional pension plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program with resources and consultations

Qualifications

• Experience with food values and nutrition.
• Experience with large-scale food preparations.
• Experience maintaining sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food preparation and distribution at Dodge Correctional Institution.
• Train and lead food service staff and inmates in food production.
• Review work of Corrections Food Service Leader 2's.

Skills

Food values and nutrition

Large-scale food preparation

Sanitation standards in food service

Food handling procedures

Food service inventory

Job description

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.

The Division of Adult Institution is recruiting to fill a Corrections Food Service Leader 3 position . This position is based out of Dodge Correctional Institution located in Waupun, WI.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for food preparation and distribution for the Dining Room and Tray line for Dodge Correctional Institution on an assigned shift. Also included is functioning as lead workers, these positions assign and review the work of Corrections Food Service Leader 2’s position on a shift and are responsible for training new staff. This position also trains, leads and direct PIOC in the production, distribution and service of food. This position works from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/range (03-13) with a starting pay rate of $23.24/hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensations Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A 12 month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least3.5weeks of vacation to start, nine 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 with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here .

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.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience with food values and nutrition
• Experience with large-scale food preparations
• Experience maintaining sanitation standards in food service

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have:

• Experience monitoring proper procedures for food handling, portion control, leftovers
• Experience with food service inventory

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 qualification 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 qualification and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position.Your letter of qualification and resume should be limited to amaximum of twopageseach.

Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts.The mosteligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualification, if interested please click here . Submitted material will be evaluated and the most qualified applications will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring for available vacancies.

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. Once you are determined as eligible, please send a follow-up email with the HR Specialist listed below to indicate interest in this job announcement. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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.

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on June 23, 2025