FOOD SERVICES MANAGER

State of Illinois•Park Forest, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietary Manager II for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to serve as Food Services Manager to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the food services program. The incumbent will manage and direct central dietary operations and orders food and supplies. Supervises planning and preparation of diets and trains professional and para-professional staff regarding food preparation and food nutrition. Monitors clinical dietitians regarding menu preparation and nutritional reviews to ensure compliance with IDPA, IDPH, CMS, DHS and Center policies and procedures.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics.
Requires two (2) years 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).

Nice To Haves

Three (3) 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 developing and directing education and training programs to teach food and nutrition principles.
Two (2) years of professional experience directing subordinates in the planning, preparing, and serving general and special diets and other food services.

Responsibilities

Serves as Food Services Manager for the Ludeman Developmental Center.
Determines food service needs and orders food on a monthly basis to ensure adequate supplies of food and varieties of food are available with consideration to cultural and social needs of the individuals served.
Serves as a working supervisor.
Coordinates and directs proper maintenance and cleanliness of food service, preparation, and storage areas.
Teaches proper preparation and service of diets.
Supervises and monitors menu preparation with clinical dietitians to ensure individual nutritional status is reviewed quarterly and documents and records are completed accurately and on time.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties 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)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
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)