Dietary Manager II

Location: Centralia, IL, US, 62801

Job Requisition ID:  40434

Agency :  Department of Human Services 

Closing Date/Time: 08/23/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Salary $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year)  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Clinton  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC062   

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietary Manager 2 for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to serve as Food Services Manager. Manages, plans, coordinates and evaluates central dietary operations to ensure the dietary needs of the individuals are met and that Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Central Management Services (CMS), (Department of Human Services (DHS) and Murray Developmental Center policies and procedures are met and maintained. Manages and directs central dietary operations. Orders food and supplies and directs planning and preparation of diets. Trains professional and para-professional staff regarding food preparation and food nutrition. Coordinates and directs proper maintenance and cleanliness of food service, preparation, and storage areas. Serves as a working supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Food Services Manager. Manages, plans, coordinates and evaluates central dietary operations to ensure the dietary needs of the individuals are met and that HFS, IDPH, CMS, DHS and Murray Developmental Center policies and procedures are met and maintained. Informs supervisor of any operational problems or deficiencies and initiates corrective action, with follow-up action until problems or deficiencies are resolved.
2. Manages and directs central dietary operations.
3. Serves as working supervisor.
4. Coordinates and directs proper maintenance and cleanliness of food service, preparation, and storage areas.
5. Trains professional and para-professional staff regarding food preparation and food nutrition.
6. Directs and monitors menu preparation with clinical dietitians to ensure individual nutritional status if reviewed quarterly and documents and records are completed accurately and on time and to ensure compliance with HFS, IDPH, CMS, DHS and Center policies and procedures.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in dietetics.
2. Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a large-scale food service program.
3. 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).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of professional experience in dietetics and food services management including nutritional values, costs and accounting for a public or private organization.
2. 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.
3. Two (2) years of professional experience working with health and sanitary requirements applicable to a large-scale food services.
4. Two (2) years of professional experience planning and directing the preparation of modified diets and menus for a public or private organization.
5. One (1) year of professional experience developing and directing education and training programs to teach food and nutrition principles.
6. 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

1. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
2. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
3. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
4. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
5. 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.

Work Hours:  Mon-Fri 8am-4pm  
Work Location: 1535 W McCord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801  

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Murray Developmental Center

Dietary
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group:  Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services  

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

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Must apply through external site: DIETARY MANAGER II (OPTION 2 - FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE (FSSMC)/CERTIFIED FOOD PR Job Details | State of Illinois (jobs2web.com)

Must apply through external site: DIETARY MANAGER II (OPTION 2 - FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE (FSSMC)/CERTIFIED FOOD PR Job Details | State of Illinois (jobs2web.com)