at State of Illinois in Park Forest, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dietitian for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to interpret diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at the Center. Plans and directs the preparation of diets. Participates in the habilitation planning process. Trains professional and paraprofessional staff regarding proper nutrition and dietary requirements. Verifies compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, as well as the Center’s and Department of Human Services (DHS’s) policies and procedures regarding nutrition and dietary needs.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Dietitian for the Ludeman Developmental Center.
- Provides directions to staff in the areas of food preparation, portion control, modified diet, sanitation procedures and stock maintenance in accordance with Public Health Standards.
- Conducts regular reviews of food and related supplies and equipment in the Stores areas and on the units.
- Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation, food production and of the physical plant.
- Conducts in-service training for professional and para-professional staff regarding nutritional needs, dietary requirements, sanitation procedures, portion control, Joint Commission and Public Health Standards in accordance with in-service needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
