Team Lead Nutrition

Team Lead/Nutrition Assistant

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Team Lead/Nutrition Assistant to join our Edgewood Nutrition Services Team. Shift/

Hours:

Full Time 40 Hours, First Shift

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

Demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background

Job Summary:

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.

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

Kind and Length of

Experience:

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

DESIRABLE

• Experience with therapeutic diets and diet knowledge.
• Proven customer service skills
• 1-2 years of experience in food service with some leadership involvement experience
• Ambassador experience preferred.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

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