Dietitian: Menu Planning, Training & QA

Illinois Department of Human Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Dietitian for the Shapiro Center in Kankakee, IL. The successful candidate will interpret diet prescriptions and plan menus and diets for individuals, directing the preparation of all diets and training staff on nutrition and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, supporting habilitation planning, and conducting quality

Responsibilities

• Interprets diet prescriptions in planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at Shapiro Center.
• Provides direction to staff in food preparation, portion control, modified diets, sanitation procedures and stock maintenance.
• Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation, food production and physical plant.
• Conducts in-service training to staff regarding nutritional needs, dietary requirements and Joint Commission/Public Health Standards.
• Performs other duties within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Job description

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Dietitian for the Shapiro Center in Kankakee, IL. The successful candidate will interpret diet prescriptions and plan menus and diets for individuals, directing the preparation of all diets and training staff on nutrition and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, supporting habilitation planning, and conducting quality