Food Service Leader 2 - Wisconsin Resource Center id-8202

May 8, 2025

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC) is recruiting for multiple Food Service Leader 2 positions. These positions will work 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM or 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM and will be required to work weekends and holidays with every 3rd weekend off.

WRC is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). WRC is the largest psychiatric facility in the state and is the only secure treatment facility in Wisconsin that specializes in treating individuals with severe mental health conditions referred by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and the community.

Come and work for the best! WRC was recognized as the National Commission on Correctional Health Care’s 2022 Facility of the Year for its commitment to high quality resident care.

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

3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
Exceptional pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025 with lifetime retirement payment. 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.

Position Summary

As a Food Service Leader 2, you will be responsible for training, leading and directing residents in the distribution and service of food and the performance of related sanitation activities within the Food Service areas.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $21.53 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

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 Corrections Food Service Leader 2s and are in pay schedule and range 03/12.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to these positions 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 WRC or medical personnel approved by the facility within 30 days of the start date.

These positions have physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling loaded food carts, 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

At a minimum, you’ll need the following:

Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which includes weekends, holidays, early mornings or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
Experience with basic sanitation procedures.

It’d be great if you also have at least one of the following:

Experience working in food service, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
Experience in a leadership role.
Experience working as part of a team.

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