Dietitian

Job Title: Dietitian – Shapiro Center, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Kankakee, Illinois. Job Requisition ID: 51531 Opening Date: 06/26/2026 Closing Date: 07/10/2026 Position Overview Seeking a Dietitian to interpret diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at the Shapiro Center. The role involves planning, directing, and supervising the preparation of all diets, participating in the habilitation planning process, training staff on nutrition and dietary requirements, and verifying compliance with Joint Commission, Public Health Standards, and Department of Human Services policies. Essential Functions Interprets diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at Shapiro Center. Provides direction to staff in the areas of food preparation, portion control, modified diet, sanitation procedures, and stock maintenance in accordance with Public Health Standards. Conducts regular reviews of food and related supplies and equipment in the dietary areas and on the units. Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation, food production, and physical plant. Conducts in‑service training to professional and para‑professional staff regarding nutritional needs, dietary requirements, sanitation procedures, portion control, Joint Commission and Public Health Standards. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics, and licensure as a dietitian nutritionist by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as set forth in the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act (25ILCS 30). Conditions of Employment Ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Ability to pass the IDHS background check. Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. Location Central Dietary Headquarters, 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901. Work Hours and Schedule Various shifts, including Monday‑Friday shifts of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, early shifts (6:00 am, 2:30 pm, or 6:30 am), late shifts (12:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 12:30 pm, 9:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 9:30 pm, 1:30 pm, or 10:00 pm), and one weekend day per month (Saturday or Sunday, 8:00 am or 4:30 pm), with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch. #J-18808-Ljbffr