Dietary Clerk/Team Leader

Greene County General Hospital; Linton (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene County General Hospital Food Services in Linton, IN is seeking a Team Leader for full-time, varied shifts to supervise department staff, function as cashier or salad prep as needed, and ensure smooth daily operations in patient feeding services.

The role emphasizes accurate diet order handling, timely communication with the Dietitian, strong customer service, HIPAA compliance, and safe, efficient service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months food service experience required; hospital experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises food services personnel to prepare meals and set up serving lines.
• Maintains patient diet order lists and updates as needed.
• Coordinates department scheduling during employee call-offs.
• Ensures menus reflect diet restrictions and interactions; follows HIPAA policies.
• Provides courteous customer service and addresses patient needs.
• Maintains cafeteria cash drawer and processes cafeteria sales deposits.
• Coordinates with Dietitian for patient needs and with other staff for timely order delivery.
• Adheres to safety standards and participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Greene County General Hospital Food Services

Linton , IN

Service/Trade

Full Time , Varies

Posted 10/21/2026

The Team Leader coordinates department patient documentation daily, functions as cashier or salad prep person as needed and supervises other food services department employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises food services personnel to get meals prepared and serving line set up.
• Completes and updates patient diet order list in a timely manner.
• Coordinates department scheduling in event of employee call offs.
• Ensures menu selections are marked accurately according to diet restrictions.
• Practices good customer service at all times.
• Ensures efforts are made to meet patients’ needs according to age, chewing abilities, etc.
• Responsible to make sure menus are marked when food/drug interaction possibilities noted.
• Consults with Dietitian with regards to special needs of patients, when necessary.
• Coordinates with other staff in the department to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.
• Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
• Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
• Maintains cafeteria cash register drawer for appropriate change amounts, counts cash after each meal to tally cafeteria sales and prepares deposit for cafeteria sales money.
• Protects patient privacy and abides by all HIPAA policies.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Licensure/Certification: ServSafe certification preferred.

Experience: 6 months previous food service experience required. Customer service or hospital experience preferred. Knowledge of food service equipment and sanitation standards preferred. Ability to adapt to a changing work environment. High level of customer service skills required. Good communication skills (Written and Verbal) required.

Physical Requirements : Frequent standing and walking. May frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to bend, stoop, and reach.