Food Service Assistant 2 (Cafeteria)

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located near Oshkosh Wisconsin, is looking to hire a Part-Time (0.6 FTE which equates to at least 24 hours a week) Food Service Assistant Float position. This position will be scheduled between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm as four to eight hour shifts, Monday through Friday and every other weekend. Hours will include some split shifts, plus overtime as needed. 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:

• Paid vacation, holidays and ample sick time (prorated for hours worked).
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025. 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.

As a Food Service Assistant 2 in the cafeteria, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Serving quantity foods, cafeteria style, for approximately 200 people including up to 100 modified diets.
• Assembling trays and nourishments for residents.
• Monitoring sanitation and safety.
• Upholding security in cafeteria areas.

The starting salary is $17.12 per hour plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

This position is eligible for a night differential of $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 in pay schedule and range 03/09.

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.

This position requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

These positions have physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting up to 45 lbs. in the cafeteria, 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.

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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekends, holidays, early morning or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
• Training and/or experience using a computer to enter data.
• Previous food service or food production experience.

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

• Knowledge of basic sanitation, hand washing and safety standards in a food service environment.
• Customer service experience.
• ServSafe certification (or equivalent food service certification).
• Experience working cooperatively as part of a team.

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• 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.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.

The deadline to apply is April 10, 2025 at 11:59pm.

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.