Nutrition Services Shift Lead

Corewell Health Corporate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts program

Identity protection

Retirement plan

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking a Senior Technician to lead Nutrition Services on an evening shift, ensuring safe, high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors. You will oversee the tray line, train new hires, and collaborate with team members to maintain operational excellence and dietary compliance.

Join a supportive team dedicated to patient-centered care. This role requires a High School Diploma, 6 months food service experience, and Food Protection Manager certification;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 6 months of relevant food service experience, preferably in healthcare.
• CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager certification (CFP) per ANSI NAB.
• ANSI NAB certification preferred within 90 days.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in Hospitality or Nutrition and some leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift and lead staff in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Train and support as department lead to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ensure quality, safety and dietary compliance in patient meals and trays.
• Collaborate with team and leadership to promote transparency and efficiency.
• Lead training for new hires on diet standards and food safety protocols.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Hospitality or Nutrition

CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager, CFP - ANSI National Accreditation Board

ANSI National Accreditation Board 90 Days Preferred

Job description

Job Location

SITE - 1226 Cedar St NE - Grand Rapids

Schedule and Hours

Full time, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and Every other weekend

Job Summary

Join our Nutrition Services team at Corewell Health and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. As a Senior Technician, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our services are delivered in a cost-effective and efficient manner. You'll monitor the delivery of high-quality food and nutritional services to our patients, employees, and visitors, and make key decisions to solve departmental concerns. Communication and collaboration with other team members are essential to ensure continuity of service and help foster a positive work environment.

Essential Functions

• Oversee shift and work directly alongside staff in a shift lead role.
• Professionally and appropriately addressing team members and handling high volume food service environment.
• Will train and be prepared to assist as department lead as needed, providing oversight and support to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Consistently communicates clearly and collaborates closely with staff, peers, and leadership to promote transparency, teamwork, and operational efficiency.
• Proactively shares information, supports problem‑solving, and contributes to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Prepares and maintains serving lines including dishes, silverware, hot and cold food items, condiments, etc.
• Prepares and assembles cold food items such as salads, desserts and nourishments and ensures that all food and other items used are properly stored, refrigerated and dated.
• Routinely participates in selected quality monitoring activities such as taking and recording food, refrigeration, dish machine temperatures, and other related quality assurance activities.
• Assists with the care and maintenance of department facilities, equipment, and supplies reporting malfunctions to management.
• Works assigned stations on the tray line, assembling patient trays in accordance to established standards meeting dietary requirements.
• Assembles patient trays with appropriate speed, accuracy and appearance.
• Checks patient meal trays for accuracy.
• Reallocating team members during staffing shortages.
• Develop, communicate, and uphold organizational procedures and policies, ensuring staff are properly trained and compliant with established standards.
• Oversees and delivers comprehensive training for all new hires in the Nutrition Services Department, ensuring proficiency in diet standards, food safety protocols, patient‑focused service, and department workflows which include: Answering patient, team member, nursing, and visitor inquiries.
• Must be able to complete supplementary duties as directed by management, including tasks not explicitly listed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 6 months of relevant experience food service, preferably in health care setting or related field
• CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager, CFP - ANSI National Accreditation Board
• ANSI National Accreditation Board 90 Days Preferred
• Preferred Associate's Degree Hospitality or Nutrition 6 months of relevant experience Leadership Preferred

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health Cares for You

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Employment Details

Primary Location: SITE - 1226 Cedar St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name: Nutrition - Cedar RNC

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Evening (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 Hours of Work 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.