Nutrition Services Trainer

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Senior Technician in Nutrition Services at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. The role emphasizes leadership in training, coordinating staff, and ensuring high-quality meal service to patients, staff, and visitors.

You will support daily operations and collaborate across shifts to maintain smooth service delivery. Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma, healthcare food service experience, and certification as a Food Protection Manager; leadership and strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of relevant experience in food service, preferably in health care.
• CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and uphold procedures and policies; train staff to standards.
• Lead training for new hires in Nutrition Services and department workflows.
• Assist as department lead when needed and provide oversight.
• Answer patient, team member, nursing, and visitor inquiries.
• Reallocate staff during shortages to maintain operations.
• Promote clear communication, teamwork, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CFP - ANSI Food Protection Manager

Job description

Job Summary

Step into an exciting role with our dynamic Nutrition Services team at Corewell Health, where you'll make a meaningful impact every day! As a Senior Technician, you'll help drive an efficient and high‑quality service that fuels the well‑being of our patients, team members, and visitors. You'll take the lead in ensuring exceptional meal service, solving challenges with confidence, and keeping operations running smoothly. Your strong communication, collaboration, and leadership will help create a positive, energized environment where great service and great teamwork thrive.

Essential Functions

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: Call Center, Trayline, Tray Delivery, Dish Room and Nourishments
• Will be trained and prepared to assist as department lead as needed, providing oversight and support to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Answering patient, team member, nursing, and visitor inquiries
• Reallocating team members during staffing shortages
• Professionally and appropriately addressing team members and handling high volume food service environment.
• 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.
• Must be able to complete supplementary duties as directed by management, including tasks not explicitly listed

Qualifications

Required

• 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

• Associate's degree Hospitality or Nutrition
• 6 months of relevant experience Leadership

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. Learn more here .
• 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

Primary Location

SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

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 ad