DIETARY MANAGER II

Job Requisition ID: 55362

Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: 05/15/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: DIETARY MANAGER II - 12502
Skill Option: DHS - Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate (FSSMC) / Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/26) $6,135-$8,790/month ($73,620-$105,480/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

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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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The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietary Manager II for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the food services program. Manages and directs central dietary operations. Orders food and supplies. Supervises staff in the planning and preparation of diets. Trains professional and para-professional staff regarding food preparation and food nutrition. Monitors clinical dietitians regarding menu preparation and nutritional reviews to ensure compliance with Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Central Management Services (CMS), Department of Human Services (DHS) and Center policies and procedures. Serves as a working supervisor to lower-level staff.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the food services program at Shapiro Center.
• Orders food and supplies.
• Serves as a working supervisor.
• Coordinates and directs proper maintenance and cleanliness of food service, preparation, and storage areas.
• Supervises staff in the planning and preparation of diets.
• Monitors clinical dietitians regarding menu preparation and nutritional reviews to ensure compliance with HFS, IDPH, CMS, DHS and Center policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in dietetics.
• Requires two (2) years 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).

• Three (3) years 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 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 developing and directing education and training programs to teach food and nutrition principles.

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• 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: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Shapiro Center

Central Dietary

Work County: Kankakee

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

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)
  • Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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 Bill® Training/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://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

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