IVH-L DIETARY MANAGER II

Job Requisition ID: 58876 
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title:  DIETARY MANAGER II - 12502 
Skill Option:  DVA - Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or equivalent  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,135-$8,135 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: 8:00AM-4:00PM, MON-FRI
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 1015 Oconor Ave, La Salle, Illinois, 61301
Work County: LaSalle
Agency Contact: View email address on us.fitly.work 

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Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

This role serves as the head of the Dietary Department, providing leadership and oversight for a comprehensive food service program. The position directs daily dietary operations and staff while supporting quality nutrition services and compliance with applicable standards. We encourage all interested applicants to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Under administrative direction, serves as the Department Head of the Dietary Department and manages all phases of a food services program that includes nutrition, menu and dietary planning, food preparation, service, and storage.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Plans and conducts all dietetic education and training programs to teach nutrition principles to dietary and nursing personnel.
• Plans and directs all phases of a comprehensive food service program, including food preparation, serving/portion control, nourishments, and special functions.
• Ensures that all applicable state and federal regulations and standards pertaining to the Dietary Department are met or exceeded.
• Oversees the preparation of all Central Management surveys and documents for procurement of food, beverages, supplies, equipment, and other departmental needs.
• 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 college, with courses in dietetics.
• Requires two (2) years 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. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefers 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.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of food service management experience with emphasis on food costs, ordering procedures, and fiscal accounting methods.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience supervising subordinates in planning preparing and serving general and special diets and performing all other food preparation requirements.
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience exercising judgement and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability to 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.
• Requires proof of current and ongoing qualifying education, certification, or military training recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs for food service roles, such as approved dietetic programs, Department-approved food service supervision training, Dietary Manager’s Association credentials, or equivalent military food service supervision experience.
• 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.

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.

Benefit Package:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs offers a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (where applicable)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan.
• Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days, pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

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