The Department of Health Services (DHS), Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting for a Food Service Lead Worker. This position will work 5:45am – 2:15pm on a rotating schedule that includes every other Tuesday/Thursday OFF and alternating weekends OFF.

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.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024. 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.

SWC is a state run, licensed and certified Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD). SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. Located in southern Wisconsin in Union Grove, SWC brings together a rich history of providing exceptional services and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Union Grove is a growing community with small town charm and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

The SWC food service staff serve quality foods for approximately 135 residents with complex modified diets, staff meals, special luncheons, and community integration experience bulk meals. As the Food Service Lead Worker, you will work under the direction of the Food Service Manager and perform lead worker duties such as:

• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and leading the work of the food service staff.
• Monitoring daily tray lines consisting of assembling meal trays and extra nourishments.
• Ensuring all policies, procedures, and protocols are followed.
• Assigning and monitoring ware wash.
• Monitoring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

The starting pay is $19.55 per hour or the minimum at the time of appointment, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. This position is eligible for an additional $0.80 for hours worked between 6 pm to 6 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 classified as a Food Service Assistant 4 and is in pay schedule and range 03/11.

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 SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing a cart up to 100 lbs, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, walking on hard floors, and climbing ladders. 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.

At a minimum, you’ll need the following:

• Experience performing daily operational duties in food service including maintaining food safety and sanitation.
• Experience working with special diets and following tray tickets to prepare meal trays.

It’d be great if you also have one or more of the following:

• Experience working as a lead worker in a food service operation (e.g., assigning work, reviewing work, training, overseeing work in the absence of a supervisor/manager, etc.)
• Experience performing mass food production in an institutional, educational, or professional setting that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Serv-Safe certified.

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker in Human Resources at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

The deadline to apply is May 30th, at 11:59pm.