Dietary Manager II

Manages all phases of a comprehensive food program for the facility. Develops, revises and implements food service policies and procedures for the food service program operation in accordance of regulations with Public Health, IICFA, and agency policy. Supervises staff, assigns work, approves time off, establishes goals and objectives. Observes the preparation, serving and storing of food to assure proper health, sanitation and safety standards are met. Develops master menus for general, therapeutic and special diets. Prepares all documents for procurement of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and other department needs. Confers with family, facility medical and nursing staff regarding dietary needs of patients. Interprets diet prescriptions and plans and prepares modified and therapeutic diets and menus. Reviews inventory records, delivery schedules, food service reports. Assesses the quality of products by taste and examination. Is accountable for state property within assigned division/section as determined by the Department’s policy. Maintain inventory and complete all required forms for property control.

Requires knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with courses in dietetics. Requires current Certified Dietary Manager Certificate (CDM). Requires two years professional experience in large scale food service program. Requires extensive knowledge of the Department of Public Health food service standards and regulations concerning the sanitary preparation, serving and storage of food in relation to large scale food service. Requires thorough knowledge of food service management with emphasis on food costs, ordering procedures, and fiscal accounting methods. Requires extensive knowledge of nutritional and therapeutic meals for the elderly and the ability to direct staff in the preparation and serving of such meals. Prefers licensure as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist from the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Requires ability speak, read, and write in English language.

Anticipated salary range: $55,000-$65,000
Merit Comp salary range: $37,792-$117,180

Monday -Friday
7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Work Location:
IL Veterans’ Home
792 N. Main Street
Anna, IL 62906

Contact:
IL Veterans’ Home
Melanie McReynolds
792 N. Main Street
Anna, IL 62906
Ph: (618) 202-6012

APPLICATION – BIDDING PROCEDURES:

1. JOB ASSIGNMENT (SAME TITLE): Employee must submit a current bid form and a CMS100 Application to the contact person; this must be done within the bid/posting period and contain the posting ID number on the all forms.

2. PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY: Effective November 1, 2019, CMS Examining will no longer accept CMS100B applications. Current employees interested in this position must submit a bid form and completed Promotional Application (CMS100B, Rev. 07/2019 or newer) to the contact person; this must be done within the bid/posting period and contain the posting ID number on the all forms.

3. ALL OTHER INTERESTED CANDIDATES (Voluntary Reduction/Transfer): Applicants must submit a bid form, transfer request form (if applicable), and a completed employment application (CMS100, Rev. 07/2019 or newer)to the contact person; this must be done within the posting period and contain the bid/posting ID number on all forms.

4. NON-STATE APPLICANTS/GENERAL PUBLIC: If a written examination is needed for this position, the examination must be completed by submitting a CMS100 Application to the testing site during the posting period, or up to three (3) business days after the posting has closed. If no written test is required, a CMS100 application must be submitted to the contact person; this must be done within the posting period and contain the bid/posting ID number on all forms. Please visit http://www.work.illinois.gov to obtain a CMS100 application.

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This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select ‘Application Procedures’. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Documentation for Dietary Manager II:

Class Specification (Download PDF reader)
Additional Title and Exam Information (Download PDF reader)

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.