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The State of Illinois is hiring a Dietary Manager I to lead food service operations at the Madden Mental Health Center. This role involves planning diets, supervising staff, and ensuring food safety standards. Candidates should have a background in dietetics and relevant certifications, along with the ability to manage a large-scale food service program.
Job Requisition ID:47485
Opening Date: 06/05/2025
Closing Date: 06/18/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:DIETARY MANAGER I - 12501
Skill Option:DHS - Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate (FSSMC) / Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Effective 7/1/25) $5,384 - $7,631/month ($64,608 - $91,572/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Position OverviewThe Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Dietary Manager I for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to plan and direct the food service operations. Plans modified diets to conform to diet prescriptions and supervises subordinates in preparing and serving general and special diets and performing other food service functions. Serves as working supervisor. Directs and participates in dietetic research programs and projects. Serves on an interdisciplinary treatment team regarding dietary issues.
Essential Functions*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 programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this class.
Preferred Qualifications*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141
Division of Mental Health
Madden Mental Health Center
Dietary Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employee must apply internally and upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
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