DOC Sheridan CC Corrections Food Service Supervisor III

State of IllinoisSheridan, IL
$6,510 - $9,311Onsite

About The Position

The Department is seeking a detail-oriented professional to help manage its dietary operations inside of a correctional setting. The ideal candidate will serve as the lead Food Service Supervisor and be tasked with mid-level management responsibilities pertaining to inventory and personnel management. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Requirements

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
  • Requires three (3) years institution food preparation experience such as could be gained as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor I or II, or supervisory experience in a large-scale food operation.
  • Requires possession of a current Food Service Sanitation Certificate 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).

Nice To Haves

  • Prefers at least five (5) years of experience performing access control, space assignment, equipment handling, or inventory management.
  • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience communicating effectively using both verbal and written skills in relaying specific job functions.
  • Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience ordering supplies, processing invoices, and distributing materials to work locations.
  • Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience in a professional setting applying elementary knowledge of professional accounting, auditing, and/or inventory methods and procedures.
  • Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience in a professional setting performing detailed work involving written or numerical data.
  • Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, or similar software.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience with the SAP platform.
  • Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience evaluating inventory management issues of moderate difficulty and analyzing and interpreting less complex accounting records and reports.
  • Prefers at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises staff.
  • 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 individuals in custody in food preparation.
  • Serves as a Food Services Program Manager in his/her absence.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
  • Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
  • Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
  • Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
  • 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, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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