Food and Nutritional Services Coordinator

Lifepoint Health®; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid family leave and paid time off

401(k) retirement package with company match

Free gym memberships

Tuition assistance for higher education

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® in Hancock Township is looking for a Food & Nutritional Services Coordinator to manage communications and oversee dietary needs for patients. Applicants should have a High School Diploma and supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.

The role includes creating staff schedules, maintaining meal tallies, and ensuring food safety protocols are followed. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a supervisory role required.
• Two years of experience as a cook in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to be ServSafe Certified within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication between departments providing patient services.
• Create staff schedule according to patient census.
• Maintain tallies for all patient meals.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Communication

Knowledge of nutrition

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

How You'll Contribute

• Responsible for communication between the nursing units, Food and Nutrition Services and other departments providing customer and patient services
• Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population
• Maintains tallies for all patient meals
• Creates staff schedule according to patient census
• Reacts to changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of doctor's orders for modified diets, tube feedings, etc.
• Unloads and organizes stock from vendors as needed
• Familiar with diet restrictions to ensure optimal patient care
• Adheres to Food and Nutrition Services policies and procedures
• Manages hostess and food service workers under supervision
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as necessary
• Fills in for other positions as needed
• Performs cash handling, safety audits, and HACCP temps.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Food & Nutritional Services Coordinator

• Education: High School Diploma required.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a supervisory role required
• Two years of experience as a cook, planning patient menus, diet changes and general patient services in a healthcare setting, to include a hospital, extended care facility, or other quality food service operation
• Dietary Manager Certification preferred but not required
• Ability to be ServSafe Certified within 3 months of hire. Also must re-certify every 3 years.
• Knowledge and experience with basic principles of nutrition as they are related to modified dietary requirements preferred
• Knowledge of food sanitation and safety (HACCP Servsafe Certificate)
• Knowledge of food quality through the use of established procedures and guidelines
• Excellent customer service skills including effective listening skills

EEOC Statement

UP Health- Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marquette General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.