Team Lead Nutrition

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nutrition Team Lead responsible for managing food service operations, ensuring quality and timely meal delivery. This role involves directing a diverse team, demonstrating strong customer service skills, and adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in food service with some leadership experience, alongside a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in foodservice and food preparation.
• 1-2 years of experience in food service with some leadership involvement.
• Customer service training and skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct food service team for patient and cafeteria meals.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality control of meals.
• Assist in training new associates and monitor task progress.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to read and write

Ability to understand written / verbal instructions

Ability to direct and guide work of others

Proven customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification as a Food Service Manager

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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Our Nutrition Team Lead is responsible for the following:

• Leads and directs food service team including, cooks, cashiers, servers, ambassadors, clerks, and nutrition assistants to ensure preparation and service of patient, cafeteria, and special function meals
• Checks all meals for quality control and accuracy
• Ensures timely delivery of meal services
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Duties

Service: Hands on lead in day to day operations in area of expertise; provide cross coverage for other areas and function as charge supervisor when needed. Assign, monitor and review task progress to facilitate accurate work. Provide technical guidance on more complex issues.

Service: Perform all duties related to assembly and delivery of patient meals. Provide instruction and assist with problem solving so others on team may complete tasks quickly and effectively. Answer questions, offer insight and organize responsibilities within the team.

People: Act as a positive example for those working with them. Assist in training new associates. Inform management of overall performance of team members.

Finance: Assist with resourceful use of labor, supplies and equipment to meet organizational and departmental financial goals.

Quality: Compliance with all local, state, federal and medical center regulatory, safety, sanitation and security standards. Participates in performance improvement (PI) studies, assist with data collection and supports action plans.

Cash handling: Monitor and maintain effective cash handling and accounting practices.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

DESIRABLE

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• High school diploma or GED
• Certification as a Food Service Manager in applicable states within two (2) months of employment / promotion

Specialized Knowledge:

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to understand written / verbal instructions
• Able to direct and guide work of others

• Experience with therapeutic diets and diet knowledge
• Proven customer service skills

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Six (6) month experience in foodservice and food preparation
• Customer service training and skills

• 1-2 years of experience in food service with some leadership involvement experience
• Ambassador experience preferred

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