Team Leader Food Service

Trinity Health MI; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay available

Job summary

Trinity Health Michigan is seeking a supervisor to assist the Service Delivery Leader by coordinating and leading daily department work assignments. The role focuses on identifying opportunities for improvement, solving problems, and modeling policy and customer service standards.

You will schedule staff, monitor performance, and coordinate cross‑department collaboration to maintain efficient workflows and high patient care quality. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years related experience; 3–6 months' experience with computers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; conflict management.
• Ability to lead, plan schedules, and use department systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists the SDL with coordination and leads daily work assignments of department employees.
• Identify department opportunities for improvement and communicate ideas to the SDL.
• Coordinate staff schedules and manage daily work activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Provide performance feedback and support staff training and development.
• Gathers data to measure team effectiveness and prepares reports.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Conflict management

Leadership

Independence

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kronos

Excel

Healthstream

Job description

Summary

Assists the Service Delivery Leader (SDL) with coordination of and leads the daily work assignments of department employees. Actively participates in identifying department opportunities for improvement, creative thought for problem solving, and communicating potential improvement ideas with SDL. Acts as a resource person and role model for employees as to techniques, policies/procedures, rules/regulations, and customer service standards.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Assists the Service Delivery Leader (SDL) with coordination of and leads the daily work assignments of department employees. Actively participates in identifying department opportunities for improvement, creative thought for problem solving, and communicating potential improvement ideas with SDL. Acts as a resource person and role model for employees as to techniques, policies/procedures, rules/regulations, and customer service standards.

Pay Starting at $16.30 per hour or more based on experience

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITES

• Performs all duties and functions of the department as needed (e.g. coverage for breaks, meals, absences, or high volumes).
• Demonstrates hands‑on knowledge of procedures and processes unique to the department; demonstrates ability to readily acquire new knowledge.
• Performs as a liaison with other departments related to work processes.
• Evaluates work processes; identifies and makes recommendations for improvements; measures changes and assesses impact to the workflow.
• Responsible for staff schedules, completing Kronos in the absence of the SDL, plans work priorities and coordinates daily work activities of the department.
• Provides ongoing review of policies and procedures and ensures compliance with all departmental, system and/or regulatory agency requirements.
• Knowledgeable in the content of SJMHS safety/emergency procedures and monitors staff compliance with same.
• Provides accurate and timely performance feedback to team members.
• Assists the SDL in identifying training and educational needs of the team; develops educational plans and assists in training.
• Maintains personal competency by attending and participating in seminars and training sessions.
• Encourages and fosters team empowerment in work activities; solicits input and feedback from team members.
• Coordinates and assigns work according to the levels of talents and skills required.
• Serves as problem‑solver and resource for the work team, keeping the SDL apprised of issues.
• Assures continued competencies of team members related to annual departmental or system requirements, or due to change in workflow, system enhancements, and/or other environmental factors.
• Provides input to SDL for staff evaluations or performance issues.
• Provides an ongoing review of departmental policies and procedures, reporting needed revision to the SDL.
• Gathers data to measure team effectiveness and productivity; prepares necessary reports or summaries of team activities. Provides a variety of statistical reports as requested.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to effectively interact with systems utilized by the department (e.g. Workforce Central, Healthstream, Excel).
• Responsible for effectively communicating with team members.
• Promotes tidiness and organization of team’s work area(s); coordinates acquisition and maintenance of necessary supplies and equipment operation.
• Promotes excellent customer services skills at all times.

Education

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• One to two year(s) related experience. Three to six months' previous experience with computers.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills and effective conflict management skills.
• Ability to provide employees instruction in and interpretation of departmental processes, protocol or procedure.
• Self-starter, ability to assume responsibility. Analytical skills necessary to make decisions, particularly in a leadership role to employees.
• Ability to work independently and to stay calm, act quickly, and follow policy and procedures in stressful situations.

Visit Trinity Health Michigan to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.