DIETARY MANAGER I (UMP)

Governor of Illinois; Proviso Township (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits

Pension Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Flexible Work Schedules

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in a large-scale food service program.
• Requires possession of a Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate (FSSMC) or Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs food service operations for the Madden Mental Health Center.
• Serves as a working supervisor overseeing staff in food safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Food Service Sanitation Management

Dietary Management

Education

Completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics

Job description

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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Why Work for Illinois?

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Position Overview

The 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

• Plans and directs the food service operations for Madden Mental Health Center.
• Serves as a working supervisor.
• Monitors staff in the implementation and maintenance of proper health, sanitation and safety standards in food service areas.
• Monitors and directs the food purchasing, requisitioning and procurement process by coordinating the work of staff to verify food stock is sufficient.
• Evaluates kitchen needs.
• 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 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 programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this class.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*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: [e-mail]

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:

• 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 BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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