FOOD SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER

Position Overview

Under administrative direction of the Assistant Warden of Operations (Senior Public Service  Administrator); plans, develops, coordinates and directs a large-scale food services program for 
the facility. Serves as full line supervisor; assigns and reviews work; provides guidance and  training to assigned staff.  Plans, schedules and publishes all menus for general and /or special diets; directs initiation and maintenance of proper and healthy sanitation and safety standards. Prepares reports (daily, weekly, monthly, annually) regarding food cost.
 

Job Responsibilities

1. Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs all phases of the food services program for the facility.
2. Serves as full line supervisor.
3. Plans, schedules and publishes all menus for general and/or special diet.
4. Coordinates food storage and menu needs.
5. Monitors the training of new youth to become cooks and waiters.
6. Prepares reports (daily, weekly, monthly, annually) regarding food costs and food types and quantities, numbers etc. 
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in nutrition, dietetics or food service management.  

2. Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience.

3. Requires possession of either: a.) Certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration, and in accordance wit the rules set forth in the Illinois Administrative Code Title 68, Chapter 8, subchapter b, Part 1245: Dietetic and Nutrition Practices Act: OR b.) a Food Service Sanitation Certificate issues 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).  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Requires thorough knowledge of the modern methods of the storage, preparation and service of food, and the sanitary requirements and equipment used in large scale food operations.

2. Requires thorough knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and policies in regard to dietary services and the security and safety of food services in an institutional setting.

3. Requires thorough knowledge of dietetics.

4. Requires extensive knowledge of agency programs and service objectives, activities and operational systems.

5. Requires ability to estimate and budget for future needs and cost of personnel, space, and equipment, supplies and services.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and the ability to travel.

2. Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

3. Ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.

4.  Requires physical ability to carry out duties assigned.

5. Requires a COVID-19 Vaccination. Requires the ability to comply with all local and federal health requirements and/or mandates. Governor Pritzker announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all State employees whose job duties require them to work in a congregate care facility. All 24/7 congregate-care facilities operated by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice are included in this mandate, which went into effect October 26, 2021.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.