DOC Southwestern Illinois CC Corrections Food Services Supervisor III

Corrections Food Service Supervisor III

The Department of Corrections is seeking a detail-oriented professional to help manage its dietary operations inside of a correctional setting. The ideal candidate will serve as the lead Food Service Supervisor and be tasked with mid-level management responsibilities pertaining to inventory and personnel management.

Position Overview:

The Department is seeking a detail-oriented professional to help manage its dietary operations inside of a correctional setting. The ideal candidate will serve as the lead Food Service Supervisor and be tasked with mid-level management responsibilities pertaining to inventory and personnel management.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises staff.
• Provides input into food production by directing and initiating maintenance of proper health, sanitation, and safety standards in preparing, serving, and storing foods.
• Plans, schedules, and publishes menus for general and therapeutic diets.
• Directs and monitors staff in training individuals in custody in food preparation.
• Serves as a Food Services Program Manager in his/her absence.
• 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 completion of four (4) years of high school.
• Requires three (3) years institution food preparation experience such as could be gained as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor I or II, or supervisory experience in a large-scale food operation.
• Requires possession of a current Food Service Sanitation Certificate 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience performing access control, space assignment, equipment handling, or inventory management.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of experience communicating effectively using both verbal and written skills in relaying specific job functions.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience ordering supplies, processing invoices, and distributing materials to work locations.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience in a professional setting applying elementary knowledge of professional accounting, auditing, and/or inventory methods and procedures.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience in a professional setting performing detailed work involving written or numerical data.
• Prefers intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, or similar programs.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience with the SAP platform.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience evaluating inventory management issues of moderate difficulty and analyzing and interpreting less complex accounting records and reports.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

Application Instructions:

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The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success.

The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.