IVH-M DIETARY SUPPORT SERVICE LEAD

 

Job Requisition ID: 48629 
Closing Date/Time: 08/04/2025
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: SUPPORT SERVICE LEAD - 44225 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option:  
Salary: $3,879 - $5,006/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $3,879/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME

 

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.

Posting Identification Number  48629 

 

 

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.

Essential Functions

• Under direction of supervisor, directs and monitors dietary staff in daily tasks including food preparation, portion control, tray service, modified diets and special events-including coffee carts and snack trays for off-site training locations and sack lunches for outings.
• Performs routine daily duties including closing down of dietary department.
• Serves as a lead worker.
• Provides on the job training for new Support Service Worker staff in areas of operation of food service equipment.
• Researches the availability of new products, orders and receives the consumable commodities for Dietary through the general store.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by (1) year of experience in dietary services.

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 to obtain a Safe Serve Certificate within 4 weeks of employment.
• 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.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled,
  unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated