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 Food Service Managerposition. This position is based out of Winnebago Correctional Center in Winnebago, WI (Winnebago County).

Position Summary

This position is responsible for working with the Food Service Administrator in the management of the Food Service Program at the Wisconsin Correctional Center System.

This position provides direct supervision, training and evaluation of Correction Food Service Leader 3 & 4, and resident workers involved in the production and distribution of approximately 2,300 meals per day.

This position assigns work, trains and directs work of Correctional Sergeants related to food service, and provides staff assistance to the Food Service Administrator in managing day-to-day operations within the Food Service Department.

This position will assume overall responsibility in the Food Service Department in the absence of the Food Service Administrator and will complete shift coverage in the absence of other Food Service staff as needed.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-04 with a starting pay of $30.00/hour - $37.82/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.
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Job Details

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

This position is FLSA Exempt.

Anticipated schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM.

Food service employee 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.

This position will travel routinely to assigned DOC worksites across the state.

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.

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire and employees will be required to maintain a valid driver's license during employment.

Employees must obtain ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or equivalent) within six months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

Experience creating meal plans and standardized recipes
Experience preparing meals and directing other workers in 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).

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

Experience supervising staff (e.g., hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance evaluations, discipline, dismissal, settling grievances, etc.)
Experience with financial tasks (such as: cost control, managing inventory, generating purchasing specifications/justifications/requisitions, etc.)
Experience or training in nutrition and modified or restricted diets.

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.

Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered. Please log-in through your Employee Self Service account and apply through the “Careers” tile.

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.

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.

Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday April 20th, 2026.

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