<p>Position Summary</p> <p>As the Food Production Assistant, you will be a lead worker and responsible for preparing and distributing food items. You will also be responsible for directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of the cooks and food service assistants in quantity food production, service activities, and ensuring compliance with sanitation and food safety standards.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>The starting rate of pay is $21.53/hour (approximately $44,800 annually), plus excellent benefits. A $.80 /hour night differential and an $.80 /hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts. A 12-month probationary period is required.</p> <p>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 in pay schedule and range 03/12.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs., pushing 100 lb. food carts, climbing ladders, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, standing, sitting, and working on feet for extended periods of time. Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimally qualified applicants will have the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with large scale (200+ meals/day) food production (e.g., food preparation, cooking, delivery, cleanup and/or maintaining food service sanitation and safety standards, etc.). </li><li>Experience leading a team or crew and delegating tasks, including training new team members. </li><li>Experience utilizing sanitation and safety standards applicable to a food service environment. </li><li>Experience with basic commercial food service equipment safety and operations including equipment such as conventional or CombiTherm ovens, mixers, blenders, Blixers, tray line, dish machines, etc. </li></ul> <p>Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with food service software such as Automate, TempTrak, CBORD, or other applicable nutrition software systems. </li><li>Experience in developing and maintaining new menu and recipe items. </li><li>Training and/or experience in food service inventory, requisitions and supplies. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign in to your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.</p> <p>Helpful Information:</p> <ul> <li>Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. </li><li>You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. </li><li>Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. </li><li>Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. </li><li>Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. </li><li>If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. </li><li>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 Jacque Strook in Human Resources at Jacqueline.Strook@dhs.wisconsin.gov. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The deadline to apply is March 26, 2025, by 11:59 pm.</p> <p>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.</p>