Team Lead - Food and Nutrition

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in North Hospital (Onsite) is seeking a Food Service Specialist to provide frontline leadership within the Nutrition Services team. You will coordinate daily tasks, train new staff, ensure supplies and equipment readiness, and uphold quality and safety standards across shifts.

The role requires 3-5 years of experience, ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months, and ability to operate kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification due within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must wear PPE as required by environment and regulations.
• Adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements.
• Ability to climb ladders as part of duties.
• Physical tasks include lifting up to 80% of the time (up to 35 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Provides non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to the Food and Nutrition team.
• Coordinates daily task assignments and onboarding of new team members.
• Ensures supplies and equipment readiness and conducts quality checks.
• Models quality, safety and accountability; supports policy execution.
• Manages daily work assignments and coverage plans for consistent service.
• Leads or supports team huddles, shift briefings and cross-team communication.
• Participates in inventory management and facility organization.
• Acts as a role model in high-pressure or sensitive care areas and escalates concerns.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to operate kitchen equipment

Climb ladders

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Schedule

Full-Time Rotating Shift

Department Supported

Nutrition Services

Work Location

North Hospital (Onsite)

Primary Responsibilities

Provides non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to Food and Nutrition team members. Assists with coordinating daily task assignments, training and onboarding new team members, ensuring readiness of supplies and equipment, and supporting performance standards through quality checks and peer coaching. Acts as a role model for quality, safety, and accountability, supporting a positive team culture and the consistent execution of departmental policies and procedures. Assists in coordinating daily work assignments and coverage plans to ensure consistent service delivery. Leads or supports team huddles, shift briefings, and ongoing communication across the Food and Nutrition Services team. Participates in inventory management, supply readiness, and organization of equipment or materials. Serves as a peer role model in high-pressure, complex, or sensitive care areas, demonstrating professionalism and attention to detail. Conducts quality checks and performance audits and supports correction of issues in real time and escalates concerns when necessary.

Candidate Requirements

• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Requires ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Requires adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.

Candidate Preferences

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is preferred.

Benchmarks

• 3 months – Train for primary responsibilities across job, Maintain good attendance.
• 6 months – Independent with responsibilities assigned.
• 12 months – Totally independent and demonstrating growth as an employee

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.