Food Services Manager

Location: Rushville, IL, US, 62681

Job Requisition ID:  43169

Opening Date: 12/19/2024

Closing Date/Time: 01/03/2025

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: DIETARY MANAGER II - 12502 

Skill Option: DHS - Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate (FSSMC) / Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - UMP Certificate 

Bilingual Option: None 

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,952 - $8,539 per month ($71,424 - $102,468 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

County: Schuyler

Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday-Friday, 30-minute unpaid lunch

Work Location: 17019 County Farm Rd, Rushville, Illinois, 62681

Division of Mental Health

Treatment and Detention Facility

Support Services - Dietary

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Dietary Manager II for the Treatment and Detention Facility located in Rushville, Illinois to serve as a working supervisor in the Dietary Department. Determines food service needs and orders food monthly to ensure adequate supplies of food and varieties of food are available with consideration to cultural and social needs of the individuals served. Serves as a working supervisor. Coordinates and directs proper maintenance and cleanliness of food service, preparation, and storage areas. Teaches proper preparation and service of diets. Supervises and monitors menu preparation.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Food Services Manager for the Treatment and Detention Facility.
• Determines food service needs and orders food monthly to ensure adequate supplies of food and varieties of food are available with consideration to cultural and social needs of the individuals served.
• Serves as a working supervisor.
• Coordinates and directs proper maintenance and cleanliness of food service, preparation, and storage areas.
• Teaches proper preparation and service of diets.
• Supervises and monitors menu preparation.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a large-scale food service program.
• Requires possession of a Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate (FSSMC) issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health or requires possession of a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification from a program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection (CFP).*

*This requirement is set forth in the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act (410 ILCS 625/3).

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience in dietetics and food services management including nutritional values, costs, and accounting for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience using modern methods, materials and appliances used in large scale food preparation and service for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with health and sanitary requirements applicable to a large-scale food service.
• Two (2) years of professional experience planning and directing the preparation of modified diets and menus for a public or private organization.
• One (1) year of professional experience developing and directing education and training programs to teach food and nutrition principles.
• One (1) year of professional experience directing subordinates in the planning, preparing, and serving general and special diets and other food services.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx