Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52866
Closing Date: 01/28/2026
​Agency:  Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: DIETARY MANAGER I - 12501 
Skill Option:  UMP DVA - Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or equivalent 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: $5,384- $7,631/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated salary $5,384/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC062 Technical 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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as assistant manager of a food service program. 
• Assists the Dietary Manager II in the planning and directing of all phases of a comprehensive food service program, including preparation, production, serving, storage, and all other food services.
• Serves as designated supervisor.
• Directs staff in preparing and serving general and special diets and performing other food service functions.
• Plans weekly agendas and conducts in-service meetings with dietary staff.
• Conducts and completes quarterly, annual, significant change and tube feeding assessments as part of the MDS/Care Plan requirements within required time frames.
• Works with other departments and organizations to coordinate special functions needing food services.
• 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 the completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics.
• Requires one (1) year 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 Managers Association approved dietary managers course; OR is certified as a dietary manager by the Dietary Managers Association; OR has training and experience in food service supervision and management in a military service equivalent in content to the programs above.
  Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this class.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience supervising subordinate staff in preparing and serving general and special menus and performing other food service functions.
• One (1) year experience directing dietetic educational programs and teach food and nutrition principles.
• One (1) year experience supervising quantity food preparation and cooking with economy and efficiency.
• One (1) year experience judging food materials and making estimates of requirements and requisitions needed for food, supplies, and equipment.
• One (1) year experience maintaining food service records and prepare related reports.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees of the department.

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.
• 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.

Work Hours: 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Rotating Weekends
Headquarter Location: 4250 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634
Work County: Cook
Email: IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission . UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

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. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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