Food Service Assistant 2

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin is seeking Food Service Assistants for full-time roles at the Central Wisconsin Center in Madison. Responsibilities include food preparation and maintaining sanitation standards. With a starting pay of $17.12 per hour, this role provides an excellent benefits package, including paid time off and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

3.5 weeks of vacation

Top rated health plans

Premium pension plan

Flex spending accounts

Free employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with basic sanitation and safety standards in food service.

Responsibilities

• Provide portion prepared food items based on diet.
• Clean equipment and utensils.
• Assist with basic food preparation.

Skills

Basic sanitation

Effective communication

Job description

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Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting multiple full-time Food Service Assistant 2 positions. Shifts for these positions at CWC are from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm or 11:00 am - 7:30 pm and every other weekend.

CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the North side of Madison. CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.

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As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.95% employer match in 2025. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential 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.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
• CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.
  
  

Position Summary

Responsibilities

As a Food Service Assistant, you will provide portion prepared food items from bulk containers to individual trays, snack bags and bag lunches based on diet. You will also be responsible for:

• Cleaning equipment and utensils
• Assisting with basic food preparation and transportation of food from the Central Kitchen to resident living units
• Cleaning food production equipment
• Storing food supplies
• Performing all custodial, sanitation and related tasks in the Food Service Department
  
  

Salary Information

The starting pay is $17.12 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with CWC until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,000 upon hire and $1,000 after completing probation.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. These positions are classified as a Food Service Assistant 2 and are in pay schedule and range 03/09.

Job Details

• All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.
• These positions have physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting up to 30 lbs., pushing 100 lb. food carts, climbing ladders, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, standing, sitting and working on feet for extended periods of time. Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekends, holidays, early morning or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and accept work assignment changes as needed.
• Experience with basic sanitation, hand washing and safety standards in a food service environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Well-qualified Candidates Will Also Have The Following

• Previous food service or production experience.
  
  

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until positions have been filled.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.

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