Dietary Team Lead - Patient-Centered Food Service

Decatur County Memorial Hospital; Greensburg (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, IN, seeks a Dietary Team Lead to oversee daily food service operations, coach dietary aides, and ensure nutritious, visually appealing meals for patients. You will plan workflows, monitor inventory, and enforce quality standards while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires 1–3 years in high-volume food service (preferably healthcare), a High school diploma, and a Food Safety Handler's certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience in high-volume food service, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Food Safety Handler's certification required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, use of hands and fingers, lifting 0-50 lbs, pushing and pulling 0-100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for staff, monitoring performance and competencies.
• Ensure compliance with state and accrediting agency regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in internal department meetings and committees.
• Provide support for catering events, including Meals on Wheels.
• Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures on logs.
• Prepare hot and cold food for patients, catering and cafeteria services.
• Manage cash transactions and maintain departmental records.
• Review diet orders and prepare production sheets for diet-compliant meals.
• Communicate with clinical staff to ensure diet education and needs are met.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment per ISDH guidelines.

Skills

Staff coaching

Regulatory compliance

Food service management

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, IN, seeks a Dietary Team Lead to oversee daily food service operations, coach dietary aides, and ensure nutritious, visually appealing meals for patients. You will plan workflows, monitor inventory, and enforce quality standards while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires 1–3 years in high-volume food service (preferably healthcare), a High school diploma, and a Food Safety Handler's certification.