Hospital Food Service Lead & Trainer

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift & Holiday pay premiums

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Food Service Assistant Lead to supervise and direct meal preparation and serving, while ensuring quality standards and sanitation across the kitchen team.

This full-time role requires supervisory experience in food service, fluency in English, and the ability to train staff. Shift hours vary across mornings and weekends, with opportunities for growth within a hospital dining program.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Food sanitation experience. One year of supervisory food service experience.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: The interpersonal skills necessary to train and supervise departmental employees. The ability to read, write, and speak in English.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Tray-line Supervisor, directs the preparation and serving of meals; maintains Continuous Quality Improvement Standards; oversees sanitation of work areas; supervises and evaluates employees.
• Supervises Diet Aides and Sanitation Specialists in preparing for and serving meals.
• Assists in the training and evaluation of employees.
• Documents Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Control Standards in the computer; ensures adherence to standards.
• Oversees sanitation procedures for Diet Aides and Sanitation Specialists; adheres to hospital and departmental sanitation regulations.
• Assists in coordinating and presenting in-service continuing education material.
• Maintains kitchen equipment; requests preventative and emergency repairs; documents accordingly.
• Maintains employee schedule; replaces absent employees as needed on a daily or weekly basis.
• Adheres to departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment. Attends mandatory in-service programs.
• Adheres to the hospital's Guest Relations policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Food Service Assistant Lead to supervise and direct meal preparation and serving, while ensuring quality standards and sanitation across the kitchen team.

This full-time role requires supervisory experience in food service, fluency in English, and the ability to train staff. Shift hours vary across mornings and weekends, with opportunities for growth within a hospital dining program.