Corrections Food Service Leader 3 FCCC

State of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Wisconsin's Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Food Service Leader 3 for Felmers Chaney Correctional Center in Milwaukee, WI. You will direct meal production, train and supervise resident workers, and oversee menus, supplies, and sanitation.

The role requires on-site work, includes rotating shifts, and requires ServSafe certification within six months of hire. Benefits include generous leave, health and pension plans, and a 457 plan option.

Qualifications

• Experience directing others in cooking and baking.
• Experience training others in food prep tasks.
• Experience maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Experience planning menus and managing inventory.

Responsibilities

• Direct the production of meals and supervise resident food service workers.
• Plan meals, procure supplies, and manage food inventory.
• Ensure sanitation standards are met and kitchen equipment is cared for.
• Coordinate shifts and operations, including holidays and weekends as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Staff training

Sanitation & safety

Menu planning

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Introduction

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 Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Corrections Food Service Leader 3 position. This position is based out of Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center in Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee County).

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the food service operation at the Felmers Chaney Correctional Center. This position will direct the production of meals, and train and supervise person in our care (resident) food service workers.

This position plans meals, procures supplies, and will care for and clean kitchen equipment. This position maintains food inventory and ensures proper sanitation standards. This position may work holidays and weekends, and other times as needed and/or directed.

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.

Benefits

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

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

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt.

Anticipated schedule will be mostly Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with one evening a week and one weekend a month.

Food service employees in this classification 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 has physical requirements related to performing the job duties that involve being able to stand and move freely. This role will prepare food and inspect sanitation, which involves manipulating fine objects, operating appliances, and lifting freely up to 50 lbs. to perform necessary tasks, and may need to occasionally climb stairs. A full list is included with the position description.

Food service workers will work in a commercial-style kitchen in close proximity to other staff and resident workers. This position must also comply with the facility’s health policies, including those regarding Tuberculosis Screening and Hepatitis Vaccination.

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.

For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive 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.

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at [e-mail].

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and must be clearly described in the letter of qualifications and resume:

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
• Experience planning menus (including tasks such as: meeting nutritional requirements, using current food inventory to avoid waste, etc.).

Special Requirements

• Employees must obtain ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (or equivalent) within six months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and meet State of Wisconsin fleet requirements. Employees will be required to maintain a valid driver's license and eligibility to drive a fleet vehicle during employment.
• Employees must maintain certification in BLS by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED and have the ability to perform BLS and/or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Thursday October 8th, 2026.

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