Hospital Food Service Lead - Safety & Operations

Aurora Health Care; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a Food Service Team Lead to oversee daily operations of a hospital kitchen, including cooks, diet office, production, and service staff.

You will ensure adherence to food safety standards, supervise staff, participate in interviews and training, and maintain documentation in the QMS/PI program. This role requires strong leadership and commitment to patient nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with 3-4 years in a lead/supervisory role within healthcare.
• Experience with POS and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Food Service Team, including cooks, diet office, production, and food service workers.
• Assign and monitor staff assignments to meet workload demands and adjust as needed.
• Demonstrate teamwork, safety, and service-minded behavior to set an example for the team.
• Participate in peer interviewing and hiring recommendations.
• Train team members in food production, sanitation standards, and safety procedures.

Skills

Team supervision

Food service management

Communication

Safety procedures

Quality control

HACCP knowledge

ServSafe certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Aurora Health Care is seeking a Food Service Team Lead to oversee daily operations of a hospital kitchen, including cooks, diet office, production, and service staff.

You will ensure adherence to food safety standards, supervise staff, participate in interviews and training, and maintain documentation in the QMS/PI program. This role requires strong leadership and commitment to patient nutrition services.