The Department of Health Services (DHS), Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for a full-time Food Service Manager. This position will work 11:00am-7:30pm and requires work on every fourth weekend and holidays according to rotation/coverage.  

CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the North side of Madison. 

Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

CWC has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route. 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; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. 
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
• 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. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!  
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, 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.

As a Food Service Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of patient meal service and the CWC Bistro. You will carry out job duties in administration, customer service, and employee management while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety to meet standards of regulating entities. 

The starting salary is between $28.00 and $33.21 per hour (approximately between $58,000 and $69,00 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. 

The pay schedule and range is 81/04. Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

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

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience in a leadership role (e.g., mentoring, training, reviewing or assigning work, leading workgroups, etc.).
• Work experience with food production duties (e.g., cooking, following standardized recipes, following proper food handling safety and sanitation practices, etc.).
• Experience with basic commercial food service equipment safety and operations (e.g., ovens, steamers, mixers, blenders, dish machines, etc.).
• Training or experience managing food service inventory (e.g., creating requisitions, monitoring inventory, ordering supplies, etc.).

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

• Formal supervisory experience (e.g., conducting performance evaluations, interviewing and hiring, administering discipline, resolving conflict, etc.).
• Experience working with computer programs related to food services operations (e.g., Automate, TempTrak, CBORD, etc.).
• Experience providing food service in a long-term care setting or healthcare setting.
• Experience developing and maintaining new menu and recipe items.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to one (1) page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. 

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Helpful Information: 

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. 
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• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. 
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. 
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact DHSCWCHumanResources@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

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.

The deadline to apply is November 11th by 11:59 pm.  

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.