Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Food Service Administrator
Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States, 54901
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Position Summary The Food Service Administrator is responsible for planning, direction and operation of a complex food service program at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI), an adult male, medium security institution. The food service program prepares, distributes, and serves meals and medically prescribed modified diets for approximately 2,085 Person In Our Care (PIOC) at OSCI, 275 PIOC at Drug Abuse Correction Center (DACC), and eligible staff per meal.
This position will be responsible for supervision of staff and PIOC, implementation of a modified diet program, maintenance of security, budgeting, safety and sanitation, and the maintenance of supplies and services. In addition, this position will assure that daily nutritional needs are met within a designated meal pattern.
Salary Information This position is in pay schedule and range 81-03 with a starting pay of
$35.00/hour
-
$45.67/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 In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
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.
Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.
To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.
Job Details This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site. Work hours for this position are primarily Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with a 45‑minute unpaid lunch; however, the incumbent will be required to occasional work hours outside of this schedule (including evening hours) to meet operational and seasonal needs of the institution. In the event of an urgent situation, the employee may be required to work additional hours on their shift, holiday or weekend.
This position is FLSA Exempt. This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre‑employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre‑employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have:
Experience preparing meals and directing other workers in 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 overseeing a food service operation (scheduling or planning meals, maintaining inventory, developing policies, monitoring sanitation, etc.)
In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have:
Experience supervising staff (e.g. hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance evaluations, discipline, dismissal, settling grievances, etc.)
Experience with financial tasks (such as cost control, managing inventory, generating purchasing specifications/justifications/requisitions, etc.)
Experience or training in nutrition and modified or restricted diets.
Special Requirements Employees must have the ability to work up to 14 hours per day and more than 40 hours per week on any shift based on daily operational needs, this may include weekends and holidays.
How 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.
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.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Equal Opportunity The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service‑connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
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 January 5th, 2026 .
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Employment Type Full-time
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Industries Government Administration
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Food Service Administrator
role at
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Position Summary The Food Service Administrator is responsible for planning, direction and operation of a complex food service program at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI), an adult male, medium security institution. The food service program prepares, distributes, and serves meals and medically prescribed modified diets for approximately 2,085 Person In Our Care (PIOC) at OSCI, 275 PIOC at Drug Abuse Correction Center (DACC), and eligible staff per meal.
This position will be responsible for supervision of staff and PIOC, implementation of a modified diet program, maintenance of security, budgeting, safety and sanitation, and the maintenance of supplies and services. In addition, this position will assure that daily nutritional needs are met within a designated meal pattern.
Salary Information This position is in pay schedule and range 81-03 with a starting pay of
$35.00/hour
-
$45.67/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 In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
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.
Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.
To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.
Job Details This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site. Work hours for this position are primarily Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with a 45‑minute unpaid lunch; however, the incumbent will be required to occasional work hours outside of this schedule (including evening hours) to meet operational and seasonal needs of the institution. In the event of an urgent situation, the employee may be required to work additional hours on their shift, holiday or weekend.
This position is FLSA Exempt. This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre‑employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre‑employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have:
Experience preparing meals and directing other workers in 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 overseeing a food service operation (scheduling or planning meals, maintaining inventory, developing policies, monitoring sanitation, etc.)
In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have:
Experience supervising staff (e.g. hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance evaluations, discipline, dismissal, settling grievances, etc.)
Experience with financial tasks (such as cost control, managing inventory, generating purchasing specifications/justifications/requisitions, etc.)
Experience or training in nutrition and modified or restricted diets.
Special Requirements Employees must have the ability to work up to 14 hours per day and more than 40 hours per week on any shift based on daily operational needs, this may include weekends and holidays.
How 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.
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.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Equal Opportunity The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service‑connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
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 January 5th, 2026 .
For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the
Chrome
browser.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Government Administration
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wisconsin Department of Corrections by 2x
Notifications Get notified about new Service Administrator jobs in
Oshkosh, WI .
#J-18808-Ljbffr