Food Service Team Lead

Introduction

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) is looking to fill a Food Service Team Lead Position. This position will work 8-hour shifts on a 14-day rotation with every other Wednesday, Friday, and weekend off. Scheduled shifts include 6:00 am-2:30 pm and 10:00 am-6:30 pm. This position may be required to work extended or additional shifts, depending on the needs of the facility. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

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.

Position Summary

As a Food Service Team Lead you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Independently leading multiple Food Service Assistants (FSA).
• Assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring the work of WMHI Cafeteria FSAs in the three WMHI cafeterias.
• Assisting Food Service Managers with routine operations-related administrative duties.
• Ensuring that all policies, procedures, and protocols are followed in WMHI cafeterias.
• Serving quantity foods, cafeteria style, for approximately 200 people including 85-100 modified diets.
• Assembling all trays and nourishments for patients.
• Monitoring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Upholding the security in the cafeteria areas.
• Following the policies and procedures set by WMHI and the Nutrition Services Department Administration.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $19.55 per hour (approximately $40,700 per year), 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.

Job Details

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 the facility or medical personnel directed 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.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience working with food production in a high volume institutional, educational or professional setting, i.e. hospital, school, university, military, corporate, long-term care facility.
• Experience communicating in a food service setting (e.g. providing instructions, answering questions, resolving customer complaints/conflict, etc.).

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

• Experience working with a hospital Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (e.g. Cerner, Epic, etc.).
• Training or experience reading and processing diet orders.
• Experience working with specialized diets.
• Experience as a supervisor or team lead performing duties such as providing direction for others, mentoring teammates, etc.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 2 page(s). For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .

How To Apply

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Helpful Information:

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• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
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• 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 Mike Sansom at MichaelJ.Sansom@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 .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is September 26th at 11:59 pm.