Food and Nutritional Services Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Hancock, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Up Health System- Portage part of Lifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a supervisory role required
• Two years of experience as a cook, planning patient menus, diet changes and general patient services in a healthcare setting, to include a hospital, extended care facility, or other quality food service operation
• Ability to be ServSafe Certified within 3 months of hire. Also must re-certify every 3 years.
• Knowledge of food sanitation and safety (HACCP Servsafe Certificate)
• Knowledge of food quality through the use of established procedures and guidelines
• Excellent customer service skills including effective listening skills

Nice To Haves

• Dietary Manager Certification preferred but not required
• Knowledge and experience with basic principles of nutrition as they are related to modified dietary requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for communication between the nursing units, Food and Nutrition Services and other departments providing customer and patient services
• Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population
• Maintains tallies for all patient meals
• Creates staff schedule according to patient census
• Reacts to changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of doctor’s orders for modified diets, tube feedings, etc.
• Unloads and organizes stock from vendors as needed
• Familiar with diet restrictions to ensure optimal patient care
• Adheres to Food and Nutrition Services policies and procedures
• Manages hostess and food service workers under his/her supervision
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as necessary
• Fills in for other positions as needed
• Performs cash handling, safety audits, and HACCP temps.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED