Food Services Team Lead Oelwein FT

MercyOne Medical Group; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group is seeking a Food and Nutrition Services Lead to oversee food service operations in Oelwein, Iowa. The role entails ensuring high-quality service for patients and cafeteria customers, managing kitchen tasks, and adhering to sanitation protocols. Ideal candidates will have experience in large quantity cooking and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and full benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience with large quantity cooking/baking.
• ServSafe certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to food service for patients and customers.
• Lead the food service team and train staff.
• Manage daily kitchen operations in the absence of a manager.

Skills

Large quantity cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Sanitation and safety procedures

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Food and Nutrition Services Lead.

As a Food and Nutrition Services Lead at MercyOne, you will perform a variety of tasks for patients and cafeteria customers related to the service of food such as working in areas, taking phone calls, passing patient trays, washing dishes, restocking supplies, and setting up and taking down catering functions. Lead the department to efficiently process orders and is responsible for the kitchen in the absence of a manager. Leads the food service team to complete tasks with minimal error and in a timely manner. Follows and maintains good sanitation and safety procedures in work areas.

• Performs cook and food service worker duties.
• Contributes to staff performance evaluation.
• Assists supervisor in overseeing daily operations of the department,
• Trains staff.

Schedule:

• Varies; but mostly 10:30 am - 7:00 pm. Weekend and holiday rotation.

General Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years experience with large quantity cooking/baking
• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties.
• Serv safe certificate preferred.
• Basic language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow recipes.
• Ability to work as a team and interact politely with all customers and peers.

Education:

• High School diploma preferred but not required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.