CORRECTIONS FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR III

Job Requisition ID: 57129 Opening Date: 09/25/2026Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 pmAgency: Department of Juvenile JusticeClass Title: CORR FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR III (09795) Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,510/month; Full Range $6,510 - $9,311/monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: JerseyNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: CU500 Supervisory Employees in Corrections and Juvenile Justice, AFSCME effective July 1, 2019Merit 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.

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Position Overview

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a motivated and skilled candidate to serve as the Corrections Food Service Supervisor III at IYC Pere Marquette. Under the direction of the Food Service Program Manager, the incumbent will serve as a full line supervisor. The incumbent will plan, schedule and publish menus for general and therapeutic diets, and will also direct and monitor staff in training youth in food preparation. If this sounds like an opportunity that would fit into your career path then click the apply button to get started. We encourage all interested and qualified individuals to apply!

Essential Functions

• Under direction, serves as working supervisor to assigned food service program staff at the IL Youth Center, Pere Marquette.
• Provides input into food production by directing and initiating maintenance of proper health, sanitation, and safety standards in preparing, serving, and storing foods.
• Plans, schedules, and publishes menus for general and therapeutic diets.
• Directs and monitors staff in training youth in food preparation.
• Assists the Food Services Program Manager.
• 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 years of high school.
• Requires three (3) years of institution food preparation experience such as could be gained as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor I or II, or supervisory experience in a large-scale food service operation.
• Requires possession of a current Food Service Sanitation Certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health or requires possession of a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification from a program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection (CFP).

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers thorough knowledge of food service sanitation.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of institutional rules and regulations and requirements for the control of offenders or juveniles.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of large-scale food service procedures and practices.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of preparing, serving and acquiring food on a large-scale basis.
• Prefers working knowledge of health and safety requirements to a large-scale food service.
• Prefers ability to control and manage large-scale food service operations with efficiency and economy by example and leadership.
• Prefers ability to interpret the provisions of the Illinois Food Service Sanitation rules and regulations.
• Prefers ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and offenders or juveniles.
• Prefers ability to instruct and supervise subordinates and offenders or juveniles working in all important food service functions.
• Prefers ability to keep food service records, conduct inventories, prepare reports and requisition food and other supplies.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Requires completion of an orientation-training course within six (6) months of employment.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Benefits

The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
• Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions)

Work Hours: Mon-Fri - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm -- Sat-Sun-Holidays - Off
Headquarter Location: 17808 State Highway 100 W, Grafton, Illinois, 62037
Work County: Jersey

Contact: IDJJ Human Resources

Agency Email: DJJ.HumanResources@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Public Safety; Arts, Design & Cultural; Social Services

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

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