Agency : Department of Veterans' Affairs

Posting ID : REQ 38189

Posting Date : 05 / 23 / 2024

Closing Date : 06 / 07 / 2024

Salary : $4,824 - $7,059 / Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $4,824 / Monthly

County : Kankakee

Number of Vacancies : 2

Plan / BU : RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement / labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is searching for an individual to take on the role of a Dietary Manager I. The Dietary Manager I serve as an assistant manager of a food services program, and plans, implements and evaluates all phases of a food services program.

This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package to include health insurance, including eye care and dental, Deferred Compensation, life insurance, and retirement.

If you desire to become a valued member of a hard-working and respected team and up for a challenge or a change in your career, please take this opportunity to apply for this rewarding and gratifying position

Essential Functions

• 25% Serves as assistant manager of a food service program.
• 25% Assists the Dietary Manager II in the planning and directing of all phases of a comprehensive food service program, including preparation, production, serving, storage, and all other food services.
• 15% Serves as designated supervisor.
• 10% Directs staff in preparing and serving general and special diets and performing other food service functions.
• 10% Plans weekly agendas and conducts in-service meetings with dietary staff.
• 5% Conducts and completes quarterly, annual, significant change and tube feeding assessments as part of the MDS / Care Plan requirements within required time frames.
• 5% Works with other departments and organizations to coordinate special functions needing food services
• 5% 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 that the candidate should be a dietitian; OR Is a graduate of a dietetic technician or dietetic assistant training program, corresponding or classroom, approved by the American Dietetic Association;
• OR is a graduate, prior to July 1, 1990, of a Department-approved course that provided 90 or more hours of classroom instruction in food service supervision and has had experience as a supervisor in a health care institution which included consultation from a dietitian;
• OR has successfully completed a Dietary Manager’s Association approved dietary manager’s course; OR is certified as a dietary manager by the Dietary Manager’s Association;

OR has training and experience in food service supervision and management in a military service equivalent in content to the programs above.

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 experience supervising subordinate staff in preparing and serving general and special menus and performing other food service functions
• One (1) year experience directing dietetic educational programs and teach food and nutrition principles
• One (1) year experience judging food materials and making estimates of requirements and requisitions needed for food, supplies, and equipment
• One (1) year experience maintaining food service records and prepare related reports
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees of the department

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine / health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

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

Work Hours : 1 position 6 : 00 a.m. - 2 : 00 p.m., 1 position 12 : 30 p.m. - 8 : 30 p.m., Both with Alternating Weekends

Work Location : 1 Veterans Dr, Manteno, Illinois, 60950

Manteno Veterans' Home

Dietary Department

Agency Contact : Shannon Leake

Shannon Leake

Shannon.Leake@illinois.gov

Posting Group : Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions .

There are three categories of UMP titles : 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and / or licensure;

and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

This position does not contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

About the Agency :

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive.

We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges.

A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals.

Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

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Last updated : 2024-05-24