DIETARY MANAGER I (UMP)
Alton, IL, US, 62002
Job Requisition ID: 50618
Opening Date: 11/26/2025
Closing Date: 12/11/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: DIETARY MANAGER I - 12501
Skill Option: UMP DHS - Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate (FSSMC) / Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,384 - $7,980 per month ($64,608 - $95,760 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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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 Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Dietary Manager I for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to coordinate and supervise the dietetic and food service programs for patients and staff. Supervises subordinate staff in the preparation, serving, storage, and provision of facility food preparation services. Orders supplies and oversees and maintains inventories. Coordinates with the Clinical Dietitian in the planning and implementing of a variety of diets and menus. Conducts dietary training program in the Dietary Unit.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates and instructs subordinates in the Alton Mental Health Center (AMHC) dietetic and food service programs including food preparation and delivery, food storage, department housekeeping and sanitation, equipment operations, safety and maintenance.
- Coordinates with the Clinical Dietitian in the process of diet planning, menu formulation and the service of regular and special/modified diet requirements.
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Ensures compliance with applicable dietary hospital policies and procedures related to program areas. Interprets new or revised policies and procedures for subordinate staff.
- Confers with supervisor on issues related to budget line items.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with courses in dietetics.
- Requires one year 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).
*Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this class.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) 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.
- Two (2) years of professional experience directing subordinates in the planning, preparing and serving general and special diets and other food services.
- Two (2) years of experience utilizing computer programs such as Microsoft Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) relative to reports, records, inventory, etc.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires the 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Alton Mental Health Center
Fiscal, Support & Environmental Services – Dietary Department
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employee must apply internally and upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
About the Agency:
he 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
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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