Food Service Assistant Lead - Patient Food Services

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant Lead in Patient Food Services, reporting to the Tray-line Supervisor, is responsible for directing the preparation and serving of meals. This role involves maintaining Continuous Quality Improvement Standards, overseeing the sanitation of work areas, and supervising and evaluating employees. The Lead will supervise Diet Aides and Sanitation Specialists in meal preparation and serving, assist in employee training and evaluation, and document Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Control Standards in the computer, ensuring adherence to standards. The position also oversees sanitation procedures, maintains kitchen equipment, coordinates and presents in-service continuing education material, manages employee schedules, and ensures adherence to departmental and hospital safety standards. The role requires attending mandatory in-service programs and adhering to the hospital's Guest Relations policy.

Requirements

  • Completion of four years of high school, or equivalent
  • Food sanitation experience
  • One year of supervisory food service experience
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to train and supervise departmental employees
  • Ability to read, write, and speak in English

Responsibilities

  • Directs the preparation and serving of meals
  • Maintains Continuous Quality Improvement Standards
  • Oversees sanitation of work areas
  • Supervises and evaluates employees
  • Supervises Diet Aides and Sanitation Specialists in preparing for and serving meals
  • Assists in the training and evaluation of employees
  • Documents Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Control Standards in the computer; ensures adherence to standards
  • Oversees sanitation procedures for Diet Aides and Sanitation Specialists; adheres to hospital and departmental sanitation regulations
  • Assists in coordinating and presenting in-service continuing education material
  • Maintains kitchen equipment; requests preventative and emergency repairs; documents accordingly
  • Maintains employee schedule; replaces absent employees as needed on a daily or weekly basis
  • Adheres to departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment
  • Attends mandatory in-service programs
  • Adheres to the hospital's Guest Relations policy

Benefits

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program
  • Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service