FOOD SERVICES MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 52743 

Opening Date: 01/15/2026

Closing Date: 01/29/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: DIETARY MANAGER II - 12502 
Skill Option: DHS - Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate (FSSMC) / Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,928 - $8,493 per month ($71,136 - $101,916 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietary Manager II for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to serve as Food Services Manager to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the food services program. The incumbent will manage and direct central dietary operations and orders food and supplies. Supervises planning and preparation of diets and trains professional and para-professional staff regarding food preparation and food nutrition. Monitors clinical dietitians regarding menu preparation and nutritional reviews to ensure compliance with IDPA, IDPH, CMS, DHS and Center policies and procedures. 

Essential Functions

• Serves as Food Services Manager for the Ludeman Developmental Center.
• Determines food service needs and orders food on a monthly basis to ensure adequate supplies of food and varieties of food are available with consideration to cultural and social needs of the individuals served.
• Serves as a working supervisor.
• Coordinates and directs proper maintenance and cleanliness of food service, preparation, and storage areas.