Healthcare Food Service Lead – Patient Care

Thomas Cuisine; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

Baby Bonding Leave

Elder Care Leave

Paid Time Off

Holiday Premium Pay

Blue Cross Plans

Prescription Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Wellness Massages (discount)

Voluntary HSA with Company Match

Voluntary FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Thomas Cuisine in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated Patient Services Lead to guide a frontline team and deliver meals that nourish and support healing in a patient-centered environment.

You will oversee meal assembly, tray delivery, and patient meal selections, lead staff with training and coaching, and ensure compliance with dietary, safety, and EMR protocols while maintaining records and working a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in food service operations, with ≥1 year in supervision.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic diets and patient service protocols.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices.
• Ability to lift and stand for extended periods; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Pass health screenings, background and drug tests; ServSafe Certification and Food Handler Card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate patient food service operations ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead a team of patient services staff with training and coaching.
• Coordinate with culinary team for dietary requests and allergies.
• Maintain records of patient meal orders and dietary preferences in EMR.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hospital policies.

Skills

Leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Food service operations

Communication

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Dietary guidelines

Health & safety

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Nutrition or related

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thomas Cuisine in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated Patient Services Lead to guide a frontline team and deliver meals that nourish and support healing in a patient-centered environment.

You will oversee meal assembly, tray delivery, and patient meal selections, lead staff with training and coaching, and ensure compliance with dietary, safety, and EMR protocols while maintaining records and working a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.