Food Service Lead

Glendive Medical Center•Glendive, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Glendive Medical Center is seeking a dependable and motivated Food Service Lead to support the daily operations of its Food Services Department. Working closely with the Department Manager, this position provides leadership and support to Food Service staff while helping ensure efficient operations and a positive dining experience for patients, residents, visitors, and employees. The Food Service Lead assists with staff supervision and daily department operations, collaborates with kitchen staff on menus and food preparation, supports cafeteria service, gathers feedback on food and service quality, and oversees food and beverage machines throughout the facility. The role also helps maintain safe and clean food preparation, service, work areas, equipment, and facilities. This is a full-time, hourly position at Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, Montana. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating shifts and weekends. Starting wage is $18.54 or more per hour, based on experience and internal equity. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment screenings. GMC promotes a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of food service and nutritional guidelines and best practices.
Ability to work collaboratively, accept constructive feedback, and help identify opportunities to improve the Food Services program.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software for reports, inventory, and budgets.
Strong attention to detail.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
Previous experience managing or helping lead a food service program.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising Food Service staff and supporting daily department operations.
Collaborate with the Cook and other kitchen staff to plan menus, oversee food preparation, and provide cafeteria service.
Gather feedback regarding food and service quality and prepare information for management.
Oversee the stocking and operation of food and beverage machines throughout the facility.
Help ensure food preparation, service, work areas, equipment, and facilities are maintained in a safe and clean manner.
Perform other related duties as needed.