Team Lead-Food and Nutrition

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette, IN, seeks a Food and Nutrition Leader at Arnett Hospital to support daily operations and ensure high standards of quality and safety. The role involves leading frontline staff, coordinating tasks, and participating in audits.

You will contribute to a collaborative environment, manage schedules, and uphold department policies while supporting a patient-centered dining experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Requires 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• SERV Safe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must wear protective equipment and comply with health regulations.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to Food and Nutrition team members.
• Coordinates daily task assignments, training and onboarding new team members.
• Supports performance standards through quality checks and peer coaching.
• Models quality, safety, and accountability in the team.
• Coordinates daily work assignments and coverage plans for consistent service.
• Leads or supports team huddles and shift briefings.
• Manages inventory, supplies, and equipment organization.
• Acts as a peer role model in high-pressure or sensitive care areas.
• Performs quality checks and audits, escalating concerns as needed.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm
• Every other weekend

WORK LOCATION

Arnett Hospital

Key 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Requires SERV Safe 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.

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.