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FOOD SERVICES MANAGER

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Dec 18, 2024
Location: 

Rushville, IL, US, 62681

Job Requisition ID:  43169

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
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

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.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 43169

Why Work for Illinois?

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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 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.

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
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services; 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)

  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

  • 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

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

 

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


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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