CORRECTIONS FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR III
About The Position
The Department of Juvenile Justice is hiring a Corrections Food Service Supervisor III to serve as a working supervisor in the food service program at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles. The role requires food service experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to lead by example while instructing youth in the department’s care. The incumbent follows a master menu and makes independent decisions concerning food quality, supply needs, portion control, and other dietary-unit operations. The position works under direction and supports the Food Services Program Manager. Duties include contributing to food production, maintaining health, sanitation, and safety standards, planning and publishing menus for general and therapeutic diets, and directing and monitoring staff who train youth in food preparation. The position is fully in office at 3825 Campton Hills Dr, St. Charles, Illinois, and is scheduled 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Three years of institutional food preparation experience, such as experience gained as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor I or II, or supervisory experience in a large-scale food service operation.
- A 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 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
- Ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use by employees is prohibited.
- Ability to complete an orientation-training course within six months of employment.
- Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work overtime when requested or required, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, which may involve evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Thorough knowledge of food service sanitation.
- Extensive knowledge of institutional rules, regulations, and requirements for the control of offenders or juveniles.
- Extensive knowledge of large-scale food service procedures and practices.
- Extensive knowledge of preparing, serving, and acquiring food on a large-scale basis.
- Working knowledge of health and safety requirements for large-scale food service.
- Ability to control and manage large-scale food service operations efficiently and economically through example and leadership.
- Ability to interpret the provisions of the Illinois Food Service Sanitation rules and regulations.
- Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and offenders or juveniles.
- Ability to instruct and supervise subordinates and offenders or juveniles working in important food service functions.
- Ability to keep food service records, conduct inventories, prepare reports, and requisition food and other supplies.
Responsibilities
- Serves as working supervisor to assigned food service program staff at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles.
- Provides input into food production by directing and initiating maintenance of proper health, sanitation, and safety standards in preparing, serving, and storing foods.
- Plans, schedules, and publishes menus for general and therapeutic diets.
- Directs and monitors staff in training youth in food preparation.
- Assists the Food Services Program Manager.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position’s duties.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- Paid parental leave
- Pre-tax benefits programs, including Deferred Compensation, Medical, and Daycare programs
- Twelve paid sick days annually
- Ten paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to twenty-five paid vacation days annually based on years of service
- Three paid personal days annually, prorated based on start date
- Thirteen to fourteen paid holidays annually, based on start date
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas; remote work may be an option for certain positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
