Food Service Lead

Southern Illinois Healthcare; United States; A distancia; USD 25.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Food Service Lead at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital to oversee kitchen operations, prepare patient and staff meals, and train new staff.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to dietary standards in a hospital setting. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and within 30 days certification in Food Service Management and Food Allergens.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Within 30 days: Food Service Manager Certification.
• Within 30 days: Food Allergens Certification.
• 2 years of technical food service experience, including cooking, diet office, and tray service.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares kitchen and equipment prior to each meal service.
• Sets up and prepares ingredients for cooking periods.
• Ensures areas are fully stocked before meals.
• Prepares patient meals to order using Custom Cuisine.
• Verifies appearance, temperature, and quality of food for delivery.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary work environment.
• Adheres to sanitation standards and regulations.
• Assists with staff training and coverage as needed.
• Modifies meals to meet patient needs, including cultural preferences.

Conocimientos

Cooking / food prep

Diet office

Tray pass

Expeditor

Dishes

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Food Service Manager Certification

Food Allergens Certification

Herramientas

Custom Cuisine

Descripción del empleo

Food Service Lead# SIH Careers## Food Service LeadApply: St. Joseph Memorial Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: JR105603**Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.****Position Summary*** Responsible for providing basic dietary leadership in assigned areas. Including but not limited to production of patient and staff meals, stocking of areas, training new staff, and ability to support leadership in the processes of the department**Principal Accountabilities*** Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality**Education*** High School diploma or equivalent preferred**Licenses and Certification*** **Within 30 days of hire:** + Food Service Managers Certification + Food Allergens Certification**Experience and Skills*** Technical Experience: 2 year* Required to be competent in all three areas: + Cooking / preparing food + Diet office + Tray pass/Dishes/Expeditor/Truck/Clean**Physical Activities*** Intermittent hand manipulation required* Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds* Required to stand for periods of up to 4 hours**Role Specific Responsibilities*** Prepares kitchen and equipment prior to each meal service.* Sets up and prepares ingredients, including chopping vegetables and meat preparation, in advance of cooking periods.* Ensures cooking and assembly areas are fully stocked before each meal preparation period.* Prepares patient meals to order through Custom Cuisine, ensuring food meets standards for appearance, quality, quantity, and presentation.* Verifies that food appearance, temperature, and quality are appropriate for delivery.* Conducts and documents temperature checks and other quality control measures as required.* Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment at all times.* Ensures full compliance with food service sanitation guidelines and safety standards.* Oversees adequate inventory of ingredients and supplies in the kitchen.* Demonstrates understanding of therapeutic diets, including specific content and rationale.* Accurately measures, mixes, and prepares ingredients according to recipes and production sheets using appropriate kitchen tools and equipment.* Adheres to IDPH and facility-specific sanitation regulations.* Supports a high-quality food service operation for both patients and cafeteria patrons.* Follows standardized recipes and portion control guidelines consistently during food preparation and service.* Adjusts work assignments as needed to meet departmental needs and ensure efficient operations.* Assists with staff communication, training, and performance follow-up.* Demonstrates proficiency in all food service roles and provides backup support when necessary.* Modifies meals to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural preferences and physician orders.**Compensation (Commensurate with experience):**$17.92To$26.88