Manager, Food Systems and Nutrition

Cook County Government; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager, Food Systems and Nutrition at Cook County Department of Public Health provides programmatic leadership for food systems and nutrition initiatives, including the Good Food Purchasing Program. The role directs planning, implementation and evaluation, ensuring objectives are met and timely reports are produced.

Partnerships and policy work support long‑term sustainability across suburban Cook County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years in public health or healthcare administration, or Master's with 2 years (transcripts required).
• 1 year of experience advancing policy, systems, and/or environmental changes that promote health.
• 1 year of experience with grant management.
• 1 year of supervisory or management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Completion of NIMS IS-100, 200, 700, and 800 within six months (proof at interview).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, implementation and evaluation of food systems and nutrition initiatives/programs.
• Advance policy, systems and environmental change strategies to increase access to healthy, affordable food.
• Facilitate management systems that promote communication, coordination, and accountability among staff and partners.
• Integrate activities into CCDPH and Cook County Department of Public Health efforts.
• Evaluate effectiveness and ensure compliance with grants and legal mandates; identify gaps and opportunities.
• Ensure benchmarks and timely reporting.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships for implementation and sustainability.
• Collaborate with CCDPH Communications Unit on the communications plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years public health/healthcare admin

Master's degree + 2 years public health/healthcare admin

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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MANAGER, FOOD SYSTEMS AND NUTRITION (00139469)

Job Posting

Posted: Sep 10, 2026, 9:27:11 PM

Closing Date: Oct 11, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time

Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M.
Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

Location: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Shift: 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.

Pay Range: $112,095- $126,803

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

Job Summary

The Manager, Food Systems and Nutrition provides programmatic leadership and directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of food systems and nutrition initiatives/programs, like the Good Food Purchasing Program. This will include, but is not limited to, ensuring program/initiative objectives are met and reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner; facilitating management systems that promote communication, coordination, and accountability; and fostering strategic partnerships that will support implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of the initiative.This position also works to advance policy, systems and environmental approaches that increase access to healthy, affordable food and reduce food/nutrition insecurity in suburban Cook County.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

• Directs planning, implementation and evaluation of food systems and nutrition initiatives/programs and their activities.
• Works to advance policy, systems and environmental change strategies that increase access to healthy, affordable food and reduce food/nutrition insecurity in suburban Cook County.
• Facilitates management systems that promote communication, coordination, and accountability among staff, across the agency, and with partners.
• Integrates activities into overall efforts of the Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Unit and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) in a sustainable manner.
• Evaluates efforts for effectiveness and efficiency, as well as compliance with grant and legal mandates; identify gaps and opportunities to improve initiative/program performance.
• Ensures benchmarks/objectives are met and reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
• Identifies, develops and maintains strategic partnerships that will support implementation, evaluation and sustainability of the food systems and nutrition initiatives/programs.
• Works with CCDPH Communications Unit to ensure effective implementation of communications and media plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree five (5) years of experience in public health or healthcare administration OR Master's degree with two (2) years of experience in public health or healthcare administration (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
• One (1) year of experience with advancing policy, systems, and/or environmental changes that promote health
• One (1) year of experience with grant management
• One (1) year of supervisory or management experience
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Completion of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) courses to include IS-100, 200, 700, and 800 within six (6) months of employment (must provide proof at time of interview)
• Position requires moderate travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver’s license. and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Dietician or RDN certification (must provide proof at time of interview)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge and understanding of food systems, food security, public and private food assistance resources, food procurement, urban and sustainable agriculture, and other related policies and issues
• Knowledge and understanding working on values-based procurement in institutional food service
• Thorough knowledge of public health program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Thorough knowledge of project management techniques including experience with planning and tracking scope, time and budget associated with the project
• Knowledge utilizing Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff, partners and community stakeholders composed of diverse cultures and age groupsDemonstrated ability of alliance building (collaborations)
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems using a variety of research and analytical techniques
• Ability to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple complex projects at different phases
• Ability to manage a variety of project teams, including project teams comprised of internal employees, vendors, consultants, and combinations thereof
• Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks
• Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

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