IVH-A DIETARY SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER (PART TIME) (MULTIPLE SHIFTS)

Job Requisition ID: 57986
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 09/02/2026
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER - 44238
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Up to $3,822 monthly based on hours worked ($21.97/hr) anticipated starting salary
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Part Time
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Dietary Department at an Illinois Veterans’ Home. This position assists with food service operations, meal preparation and distribution, cleaning, sanitation, and other duties necessary to support the dietary needs of residents. The Support Service Worker plays an important role in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient dining environment while contributing to the quality of care provided to Illinois Veterans. We encourage dependable and detail-oriented candidates who are interested in joining a dedicated team to apply for this rewarding position!

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine tasks in the kitchen, dining room, or other dietary areas.
• Performs routine food distribution and cleanup duties.
• Takes inventory and document daily records of nourishments, leftovers, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.
• Clean and maintains sanitary standards of kitchen, washing, scrubbing, mopping, dusting, polishing, or waxing floors, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture, appliances, fixtures, and equipment.
• Assists in preparing Ala Cart menu items, room trays (early or late) sack lunches for outings or medical appointments as needed.
• Rotation for familiarity and knowledge to be proficient in all areas of the Dietary Department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school SUPPLEMENTED by six (6) months experience in dietary related support service.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability 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.
• This position requires the completion of an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) approved food handling training program and the attainment of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of employment. As a continuous condition of employment, employees are required to monitor expiration timelines, maintain active certification via timely renewals, and proactively submit updated documentation to the agency prior to expiration of their current certificate.
• 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.

Benefits 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
  • Deferred 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.

Work Hours: (1) 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM; (1) 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM; 14‑Day Set Schedule; Working 3 Days a Week; Every Other Weekend (Subject to Change Based on Agency Need)
Headquarter Location: 792 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906
Work County: Union
Agency Contact: View email address on aiapply.co
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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