Corrections Food Service Supervisor I (Upward Mobility)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Food Service Supervisor I for the dietary at Sheridan Correctional Center, LaSalle County. The supervisor monitors dietary workers, reviews policies and procedures for compliance and maintains accurate inventory records. The position is salaried, full time, and falls within the Upward Mobility Program.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor individuals in custody while preparing and serving food, and while maintaining equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Supervise clean-up and sanitation of kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Inspect food before, during and after cooking to ensure compliance with recipes and menus.
• Maintain inventory and records of food items used and their expiration dates.
• Monitor daily activities of individuals in custody so that food supplies, tools and cleaning supplies are issued and accounted for.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the above duties.

Required profile

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a high school diploma (four years).
• Two years of experience in food preparation in a large-scale food operation.
• A current Food Service Sanitation Certificate from the Illinois Department of Public Health, or a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification from an ANSI-accredited program.
• Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
• Completion of an orientation-training course within six months of employment.

Preferred qualifications

• At least three years of experience in access control, space assignment, equipment handling or inventory management.
• At least two years of experience communicating verbally and in writing, and two years ordering supplies, processing invoices and distributing materials.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word or similar programs, and at least one year with the SAP platform.

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $5,607 per month, range $5,607-$7,837.
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance, pension plan and deferred compensation.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave, 13-14 paid state holidays, 12 paid sick days and 10-25 days of paid vacation.
• Employee assistance program and training and career advancement opportunities.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; applications by email or paper are not accepted. The position is open until November 17, 2026.