Lead Food Services Tech

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Children’s Health in Dallas seeks a Lead Food Service Tech to oversee food preparation, sanitation, serving and cashiering, guiding staff to meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes HACCP compliance, collaboration with patient services, and delivering exceptional patient/family service while upholding safety and department policies.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience preferred (1 year)
• High School diploma required
• Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assist daily management of the Food Service Team across Production/Patient Services/Catering/Retail
• Perform daily audits of service areas and maintain safety standards
• Maintain HACCP compliance with TDH/City and other regulatory agencies
• Train staff to ensure regulatory and quality standards are met
• Identify issues and coordinate with leadership for resolution while keeping leaders informed
• Record and analyze data, prepare signs and materials as needed
• Support the Food Service Department with additional duties as required
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, families and internal customers

Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma (Essential)

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Lead Food Services Tech

Department: Food Services

Location: Children's Health Dallas Campus

Shift: Full-time working Monday through Friday from 6:00a to 2:30p with rotating weekends

Job Type: On-site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

The Lead Food Service Tech is responsible for completing a variety of duties, including food preparation, cleaning and sanitizing food service equipment and work area, serving, and cashiering. Assist team leaders by directing and assigning employees as needed to ensure all aspects of quality food and service delivery are met. Monitor employee compliance with operational standards, along with other department and company policies and practices. Ensure compliance with national standards established by regulatory agencies. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families and internal customers to provide an exemplary level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily Management of the Food Service Team to include Production/Patient Services/Catering/Retail
• Customer Service/Labor/Purchasing/Labeling/Dating/Waste/Sales/Catering/Temperature daily audits
• HACCP focused with TDH/City and other regulatory agencies
• Ongoing and initial training of staff to ensure compliance capabilities
• Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patients we service and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues related to our population.
• Mathematical and analytical skills required to record, monitor, and oversee operations
• Computer skills necessary to record and interpret data, create and print signs, and other materials as needed
• Assist Food Service Department as needed with additional duties
• Identifies areas of risk/problems advises food service leadership. Works on resolution while keeping leadership informed.

Work Experience

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 1 year Leadership Experience Preferred

Education

• High School Essential

Licenses and Certifications

• Food Handler Certification-2R-FHC Essential Food Handlers Card within 30 days of hire and maintain current status thereafter

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.