DOC Centralia CC Food Service Program Manager

State of Illinois•Centralia, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is looking for a detail oriented dietary professional with both a strong professional and food operations background. The ideal candidate will serve as the principal dietary manager at the Correctional Center and help to ensure that all dietary standards are upheld and complete. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in nutrition, dietetics, or food service management.
Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
Requires possession of either: a) Certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration, and in accordance with 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 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).
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience directing and managing all operations related to Dietary Services for a public or private organization.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining unit agreements, training staff, preparing and signing performance evaluations and approving time off.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience developing and interpreting policies and procedures for public or private organizations.
Prefers at least two (2) years or monitoring and directing the development and implementation of a comprehensive in-service training program or staff in a food service program for a private or public organization.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience preparing implementation of plans of correction in response to dietary audit and survey findings for a public or private organization.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders in oral or written form daily ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, or similar software.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience with the SAP platform.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience advising individuals of hazardous situations, how to correct or eliminate them, and to prepare ad hoc reports for management.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs all phases of the food services program for the facility.
Serves as full line supervisor.
Coordinates food storage, menu, and supply needs.
Directs the preparation and maintenance of inventory records (food, supplies, equipment).
Monitors and assists individuals in custody with dietary work assignments.
Prepares dietary operational reports as required (daily, weekly, monthly, annually).
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flex 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 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources