Food Service Assistant

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is currently recruiting to fill a full-time Food Service Assistant 2 position.

The shifts available are 6am-2:30pm and 9am-5:30pm, and require working every other weekend. An $0.80 per hour weekend differential will be paid for all for all weekend hours worked.

SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. 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 and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Click here to see what working at SWC is all about!

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.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies on all shifts and FTEs (part-time or full-time).

As a Food Service Assistant, you are responsible for distributing prepared food from bulk containers to individual portions, cleaning food production equipment, storing food, and assisting with quantity food preparation. You will also transport food to and from the main kitchen to resident living units.

The starting pay is $16.78 per hour. This position is eligible for an additional $0.80 for hours worked between 6pm to 6am, and a weekend differential of $0.80 for hours worked between midnight Friday to midnight Sunday. A 12-month probationary period is required.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to those who do not have prior state service in the last five years and must stay with SWC in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,00 at hire and $1,000 after completing probation.

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

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, climbing ladders, sitting, kneeling, stooping, and standing on hard tile floors for extended periods of time. Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• The ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekends, holidays, early morning or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
• Experience with basic sanitation, hand washing and safety standards in a food service environment.
• The ability to follow written and oral instructions and accept work assignment changes as needed.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Experience with food service in an institutional setting.
• Experience with safety and sanitation procedures including recording food temperatures, reducing food waste, and preventing food-borne illness/spoilage.

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Please monitor your email for communications related this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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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.

For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. Questions regarding the positions can be directed to Nicholas Garcia at NicholasA2.Garcia@dhs.wi.gov.

This posting will remain up until position is filled.