DOC Sheridan CC Corrections Food Service Supervisor I
About The Position
The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated employee to serve in the dietary department at Sheridan Correctional Center. The role monitors individuals in custody as they prepare and serve food, clean and sanitize the kitchen, and handle food supplies, tools, and cleaning supplies. The supervisor inspects food for compliance with recipes and menus and maintains inventory records, including expiration dates. The position is full-time and salaried, with a scheduled shift of 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; Monday and Tuesday are off. It is fully in office at Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, Illinois. The position is represented by a union, and the applicable collective bargaining agreement applies. It is within the Upward Mobility Program. Employment requires completing an orientation-training course within six months, passing an IDOC/IDJJ background check and drug screen, and meeting applicable vaccine and other medical standards. The employee must use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in support of departmental operations. The role also requires possession of an eligible food sanitation certificate or certification. State employees qualifying for the Upward Mobility Program may meet classification requirements through specified proficiency tests and training programs.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Two years of experience in food preparation in a large-scale food operation.
- Current Food Service Sanitation Certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health, or Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification from a program accredited by the ANSI Conference for Food Protection.
- Ability to complete an orientation-training course within six months of employment.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
- Ability to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting departmental digital enhancements.
- Must abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.
- Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete specified combinations of proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of state requirements for the classification.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience performing access control, space assignment, equipment handling, or inventory management.
- At least two years of experience communicating effectively through verbal and written skills to relay specific job instructions.
- At least two years of professional experience ordering supplies, processing invoices, and distributing materials to work locations.
- At least two years of experience in a professional setting applying elementary knowledge of professional accounting, auditing, and/or inventory methods and procedures.
- At least two years of experience in a professional setting performing detailed work involving written or numerical data.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, or similar programs.
- At least one year of professional experience with the SAP platform.
Responsibilities
- Monitor individuals in custody while they prepare and serve food and maintain equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Monitor kitchen cleanup and sanitation procedures for equipment and facilities.
- Inspect food before, during, and after cooking to ensure proper preparation in compliance with recipes and menus.
- Maintain inventory and records of food items used and their expiration dates.
- Monitor daily activities of individuals in custody and ensure food supplies, tools, and cleaning supplies are properly issued and accounted for.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the stated duties.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan and retirement benefits
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Paid state holidays
- Paid personal business days
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation time
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas, including flexible time and hybrid options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
