Food and Nutritional Services Coordinator

Food & Nutritional Services Coordinator

Key responsibilities include communication across departments, managing food services, ensuring dietary compliance, scheduling staff, and maintaining safety standards.

• Serve as the primary liaison between nursing units, Food & Nutrition Services, and other departments to provide patient services.
• Provide patient care for neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics based on nutritional criteria.
• Maintain meal tallies and create staff schedules based on patient census.
• Respond to changes in diet orders, tube feedings, and other requirements to ensure efficient timing and accuracy.
• Unload and organize vendor stock as needed.
• Ensure compliance with diet restrictions for optimal patient care.
• Adhere to Food & Nutrition Services policies and procedures.
• Supervise, orient, and mentor food service staff.
• Follow standard precautions with personal protective equipment.
• Fill in for other positions when necessary.
• Perform cash handling, safety audits, and HACCP temperature checks.

• Comprehensive Benefits
  :
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO
  :
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Career Growth
  :
  Tuition assistance, loan help, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Well‑Being Programs
  :
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness initiatives including gym memberships and virtual care.
• Professional Development
  :
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Education
  :
  High School Diploma required.
• Experience
  :
  • Two years in a supervisory role.
  • Two years as a cook, menu planner, or in patient dietary services within a healthcare setting.
• Certifications & Skills
  :
  • Dietary Manager certification preferred.
  • Serv Safe certification required within 3 months of hire and recertified every 3 years.
  • Knowledge of modified dietary requirements and basic nutrition principles.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, Serv Safe, and food safety practices.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.

UP Health System
- Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marquette General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.