Food Service Lead

bannerhealth; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

Banner Health in Greeley, Colorado, is seeking a Food Service Lead to supervise culinary staff, coordinate shifts, and ensure quality and sanitation standards across the department. The role requires leadership, strong customer service, and independent work.

Certification as a Food Protection Manager is preferred, with weekend coverage and differential pay noted. The position reports to Banner North Colorado Medical Center and supports a broad hospital service area with diverse culinary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in culinary and customer service work.
• Ability to learn computer software, email, and POS systems.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and event cooking where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily culinary service across areas, communicating with management as needed.
• Maintain food handling and sanitation standards to meet licensing requirements.
• Resolve customer issues and train staff in customer service.
• Manage inventories and ordering based on par levels and special needs within budget.
• Prepare food items per production forecasts and recipes.
• Support catering events and assist in billing reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Training

Inventory management

Food handling

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Food Protection Manager Certification

Tools

POS systems

Computer software

Email

Job description

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado

Department Name: Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

North Colorado Medical Center has been a leader in providing the latest health care facilities, technology and service to Weld County, northern Colorado and our surrounding multi‑state region for more than 100 years.

We currently have a full-time opening for a Food Service Lead position reporting to Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley! In this position, you will be responsible for shift coordinating, filling in all areas of the department as needed. You will monitor staff and processes for regulatory, safety and sanitation compliance. Must be able to work independently assume leadership responsibilities. Must possess, or be willing to obtain, Food Protection Manager Certification.

Shift Details

Varied shifts, working every other weekend with a holiday rotation required.

Enjoy a flat rate $1.50/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community‑based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state‑of‑the‑art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close‑knit community.

Position Summary

This position provides leadership of culinary service staff in assigned areas while working as a member of the culinary service team. Assures that all quality, regulatory, menu and customer service standards are continuously met in the course of the group’s daily work.

Core Functions

• Independently and effectively leads and oversees daily service while working in various roles in Culinary Services. Uses good judgment to make appropriate decisions regarding daily work and staff needs. Appropriately communicates information to management as needed.
• Maintains food handling and sanitation standards to meet licensing agency requirements. Reports potential violations and training needs to management.
• Resolves customer problems and supports staff development in customer service skills. Trains others in work processes and the delivery of customer service.
• Inventories food and supplies in assigned areas; determines ordering and food production quantities based upon established par levels and special needs. Works within budget and food cost guidelines. Resolves minor issues with vendors.
• Prepares all food items as required by production forecasts and recipes.
• Performs work in service areas and/or preparation areas at various work stations. Resolves minor problems with patient menus, trays and/or meal service.
• Assists with cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas as needed. May provide training/direction/coordination of food services for catered events and perform billing reporting.
• Participates in department meetings and training sessions.
• Must be able to work independently while overseeing work of others in any or all areas of Culinary Service operations. This position communicates with and makes decisions for/with customers, visitors, patients, physicians, vendors, drivers, employees and management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Must possess the knowledge and abilities in culinary services normally acquired with one or more years of experience in similar food and customer service work. Must have the ability to learn and operate computer software, email, and point of sale systems. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills as well as the ability to use good judgment in resolving problems and handling employee conflicts. Requires previous experience and/or education in a variety of food preparation techniques, and event cooking/meal planning where appropriate. Must be able to inventory food and supplies, count money and perform mathematical calculations and possess the ability to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required.
• Must be able to operate all onsite food service equipment, including stoves, ovens, steam‑jacketed kettles, tilt skillet, broiler, steam table, grill, deep fryer, slicer, Buffalo Chopper, mixer, food carts, dish racks, cleaning equipment and hazardous chemicals used in cleaning and sanitation. Office equipment such as computer, phone, fax/copying machine, and retail service equipment such as point of sale registers, beverage and ice cream dispensers, chaffing dishes, serving utensils.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience. Additional experience in cooking and customer service.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range: $20.01 - $30.01 / hour

Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2027-01-19

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