Team Lead-Food and Nutrition - Day Shift

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Team Lead for Food and Nutrition - Patient Services at IU Health Methodist Hospital. This role provides frontline leadership, coordinates daily tasks, supports training, and ensures service quality and safety.

The position requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, High school diploma or GED, and ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months. Candidates must operate kitchen equipment and assist with inventory; weekends/holidays are rotated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to wear protective gear as required.
• Ability to climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to the Food and Nutrition team.
• Coordinate daily task assignments, training, and onboarding of new team members.
• Lead or support shift huddles, briefings, and cross-team communication.
• Assist in inventory management, supplies, and equipment readiness.
• Model professionalism and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Ladder climbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months

Job description

Overview

Position Details

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Schedule: 6:00am-2:30pm on weekdays. 5:00am-1:30pm on weekends. Rotating weekends and holidays required.

Location: IU Health Methodist Hospital

Shift Differentials: Eligible for weekends and holidays.

Team Lead-Food and Nutrition - Patient Services

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.

Position Requirements

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

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.