Food and Nutrition Services Director

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence?based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

Position Summary

The Food and Nutrition Services Director is a Registered and Certified Dietitian who provides department?wide food program technical assistance, dietitian consultations, and dietitian services for the Division of Adult Institution (DAI) and Division of Juvenile Corrections (DJC). This position establishes and implements food and nutrition program policies and procedures, and is responsible for compliance with established departmental policies and procedures as well as medical and food service standards.

This position directs and monitors the modified diet program for residents with medical or religious dietary requirements. The Director consults with both the BHS and DAI staff on a regular basis concerning resident dietary requirements, including for residents with very complex dietary restrictions.

This position is responsible for other food management related duties including serving as a subject matter expert for the Departments Food Management Program, assisting with the administration of the food contracts, facilitating annual training for the food service management staff, oversight of compliance to sanitation and safety standards/food temperature controls. This position also provides oversight to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program/After School Snack Program (DJC) as needed.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-02 with a starting pay of $67371 to $111092. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A career executive trial period is required.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax?advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well?being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well?being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre?employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position that requires a pre?employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Shift: 8:00 am?4:30 pm MondayFriday.

Qualifications

• Supervising, leading, and/or overseeing the work of others (e.g., training, advising, reviewing work, etc.)
• Developing and implementing food and nutrition management policies/procedures
• Consulting staff on medical and food service standards
• Developing, reviewing, and updating complex modified diet programs (medical, religious, etc.)
• Using management software such as Computrition, food/nutritional software, and Electronic Health Record
  

Special Requirements

• Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Dietitians Affiliated Credentialing Board in Wisconsin is required.
• ServSafe certification for the safe handling of food is required.
  

How To Apply

To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

Questions can be directed to Jordan Hampton, HR Specialist?Senior, at Jordan.Hampton@wisconsin.gov.

Equal Opportunity and Veterans

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service?connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non?Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non?competitive appointment.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday December 15, 2025.

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