Corrections Food Service Leader 3

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holidays

Sick time

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled food service supervisor for the assigned correctional facility. You will direct meal production, train and supervise resident food service workers, and plan meals to meet daily needs while procuring supplies.

You will maintain inventory, ensure sanitation standards, and manage kitchen equipment upkeep. The role is on-site with day-time hours and a probationary period; starting pay is $26.87 per hour, with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience directing cooking and baking of foods
• Experience training others in food preparation tasks
• Experience maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards

Responsibilities

• Direct production of meals and supervise resident food service workers
• Plan meals and procure supplies
• Maintain inventory and ensure sanitation standards
• Care for and clean kitchen equipment

Skills

Food prep leadership

Train others

Sanitation compliance

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the food service operation at the assigned correctional facility. This position will direct the production of meals, and train and supervise resident food service workers (persons in our care). This position plans meals, procures supplies, and will care for and clean kitchen equipment. This position maintains food inventory and ensures proper sanitation standards.

Working Conditions

Food service workers will work in a commercial-style kitchen in close proximity to other staff and resident workers. This position will frequently lift and carry objects of up to 50 lbs. and need to be able to sit and stand and may climb ladders or stairs.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 03-13 with a starting pay of $26.87/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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Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $3,000 when hired at eligible locations. The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1500 on the first paycheck and $1500 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year). (UW System employment isn’t disqualifying.)

Job Details

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.

Anticipated schedule will be day-time hours Monday - Friday with occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays. Specifics can be discussed at time of 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 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.

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

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Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on October 18, 2026.

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