Food Service Assistant 2 (Cafeteria)

Position Summary

As a Food Service Assistant 2 in the cafeteria, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Serving quantity foods, cafeteria style, for approximately 200 people including up to 100 modified diets.
• Assembling trays and nourishments for residents.
• Monitoring sanitation and safety.
• Upholding security in cafeteria areas.

Salary Information

The starting salary is $18.00 per hour.

This position is eligible for a night differential of $0.80 for hours worked between 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, and a weekend differential of $0.80 for hours worked between midnight Friday to midnight Sunday.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 03/09.

Qualifications

• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekends, holidays, early morning or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
• Previous food service or food production experience.
• Training or experience using a computer to enter data.

• Knowledge of basic sanitation, hand washing and safety standards in a food service environment.
• Customer service experience.
• ServSafe certification (or equivalent food service certification).

Benefits

Apart from the mentioned benefits, WMHI also offers:

• Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Vacation and additional benefits will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• An exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement.
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• 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.

Job Details

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by WMHI 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. in the cafeteria, 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. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

How To Apply

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Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

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.