CORRECTIONS FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR III

State of Illinois; Grafton (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental

Pension Plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Department of Juvenile Justice, State of Illinois, is seeking a Corrections Food Service Supervisor III at Pere Marquette Youth Center to lead food service operations and supervise staff.

You will plan menus for general and therapeutic diets, ensure health and safety standards, and train youth in food preparation under the Food Service Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four years of high school.
• Requires three (3) years of institution food preparation experience or supervisory experience in a large-scale food service operation.
• Requires possession of a current Food Service Sanitation Certificate or Certified Food Protection Manager certification from ANSI CFP.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors staff in training youth in food preparation.
• Plans, schedules, and publishes menus for general and therapeutic diets.
• Provides input into food production and maintains health, sanitation, and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food service sanitation

Menu planning

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 57129
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 pm
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: CORR FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR III (09795)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,510/month; Full Range $6,510 - $9,311/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Jersey
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: CU500 Supervisory Employees in Corrections and Juvenile Justice, AFSCME effective July 1, 2019
Merit Comp Code

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a motivated and skilled candidate to serve as the Corrections Food Service Supervisor III at IYC Pere Marquette. Under the direction of the Food Service Program Manager, the incumbent will serve as a full line supervisor. The incumbent will plan, schedule and publish menus for general and therapeutic diets, and will also direct and monitor staff in training youth in food preparation.

Essential Functions

• Under direction, serves as working supervisor to assigned food service program staff at the IL Youth Center, Pere Marquette.
• 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 which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
• Requires three (3) years of 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 service 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).

Preferred Qualifications (In Order Of Significance)

• Prefers thorough knowledge of food service sanitation.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of institutional rules and regulations and requirements for the control of offenders or juveniles.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of large-scale food service procedures and practices.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of preparing, serving and acquiring food on a large-scale basis.
• Prefers working knowledge of health and safety requirements to a large-scale food service.
• Prefers ability to control and manage large-scale food service operations with efficiency and economy by example and leadership.
• Prefers ability to interpret the provisions of the Illinois Food Service Sanitation rules and regulations.
• Prefers ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and offenders or juveniles.
• Prefers ability to instruct and supervise subordinates and offenders or juveniles working in all important food service functions.
• Prefers ability to keep food service records, conduct inventories, prepare reports and requisition food and other supplies.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Requires completion of an orientation-training course within six (6) months of employment.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About The Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.

Benefits

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
• Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions)

Work Hours: Mon-Fri - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm -- Sat-Sun-Holidays - Off

Headquarter Location: 17808 State Highway 100 W, Grafton, Illinois, 62037

Work County: Jersey

Contact: IDJJ Human Resources

Agency Email: [e-mail]

Posting Group: Public Safety; Arts, Design & Cultural; Social Services

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).