Corrections Food Service Leader 3 SPCC

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the food service operation at the Sanger Powers Correctional Center. This position will: direct the production of meals, train and supervise resident food service workers, plan meals, procure supplies, care for and clean kitchen equipment, maintain food inventory, and enforce proper sanitation standards.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 03-13 with a starting pay of $24.42/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

• 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.

Job Details

• This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.
• 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.
• 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 FLSA Non-Exempt.
• This position travels occasionally to cover other sites, pick up plants or produce, and for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events. This position may transport residents to outside food training events.

Qualifications

• 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

• Applicants must obtain ServSafe Food 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.

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.

How To Apply

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.

Questions

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 July 20th, 2026.