Nutrition Assistant Lead

** Job Summary and Responsibilities*
* ** JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE*
* Leads the daily operations of Nutrition Assistants and nutrition support staff to assist in ensuring

operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.  Participates in and supports all aspects of healthcare

food service operations. Works with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrates

excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.  Follows diet manual handbook and diet

spreadsheets to ensure therapeutic meal compliance with prescribed diet order.

** ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*
* 1. Ensures employees follow healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines

and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking,

holding, and storage processes. Ensures processes and standards are met to avoid cross

contamination. Ensures employees adhere to hygiene, food labeling, and food storage

standards and maintains tools and equipment according to regulations and facility guidelines.

2. Leads food and nutrition service employees including ensuring menu and diet accuracy, proper

meal portioning, presentation and delivery, patient discharge follow-up, etc. Provides direction

and development to staff not adhering to policies and procedures.

3. Oversees food preparation and service to ensure the guidelines of menu and dietary

requirements are met. Maintains foundational knowledge of recipe ingredients and food

allergies in order to respond appropriately to dietary questions and concerns. Assists team

members in applying organizational procedures and protocols to reduce the occurrence of

errors related to dietary guidelines.

4. Trains new and existing employees to follow departmental policies and procedures. Assesses

training progress and provides constructive feedback for improved performance. Supports

leadership in employee performance reviews. Supports leadership in the training of nutrition

services team members related to areas such as therapeutic diets, retail responsibilities and

other departmental areas.

5. Other Duties as assigned by the Leader.

** Job Requirements*
* ** Required

Education and Experience:

** Two (2) years experience in food service or one (1) year hospital

nutrition experience.

** Preferred

Education and Experience **  :

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of

education and experience.

ANSI approved or Serv Safe: within 30 days or state requirement

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.

** Pay Range*
* $16.83 - $23.77 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.