FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT MANAGER (UMP)

State of Illinois•Park Forest, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietary Manager I for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to serve as Food Services Assistant Manager, administering food service operations. Plans facility menus according to rules, regulations and special/modified diets. Coordinates food production and preparation of regular and modified diets. Services as working supervisor.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics.
Requires one (1) year 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).
Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training program leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this class.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) 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.
Two (2) years of professional experience directing subordinates in the planning, preparing, and serving general and special diets and other food services.
Two (2) years of experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Serves as Assistant Manager of Food Services of a comprehensive seven day a week food service/dietary program.
Serves as working supervisor.
Monitors staff in the implementation and maintenance of proper health, sanitation, and safety standards in food service areas.
Plans, guides, and directs the menu preparation and modification processes, verifying that menu variety exists to sufficiently meet the clinical needs of individuals.
Inspects kitchen equipment to ensure it is in good operating condition.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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)
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)