Food Service Manager

Introduction

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

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

• Oversee daily patient meal service operations.
• Manage the CWC Bistro operations.
• Administrate food service activities, including meal planning and staff scheduling.
• Provide customer service and maintain client satisfaction.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards meet regulatory requirements.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ordering records.

• Leadership experience (mentoring, training, performance evaluations).
• Experience in food production duties (cooking, standardized recipes, food safety and sanitation).
• Knowledge of commercial food service equipment (ovens, steamers, mixers, dish machines).
• Experience managing food service inventory and ordering supplies.
• Formal supervisory experience (performance evaluations, hiring, discipline).
• Proficiency with food service computer programs (e.g., Automate, Temp Trak, CBORD).
• Experience providing food service in a long‑term care or healthcare setting.
• Experience in menu development and recipe creation.

The starting salary is $30.00–$33.96 per hour ($62,400–$70,600 per year) plus comprehensive benefits, including vacation, paid holidays, health plans, retirement, and additional programs. A 12‑month probationary period applies.

Submit your application through the job portal by 11:59 pm on January 19th. Ensure your application is complete before the deadline; late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.