Food Service Lead

American Addiction Centers•Kenosha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This Food Service Lead position is full-time and benefits eligible, with hours varying between AM and PM shifts based on departmental needs, including every other weekend and holidays.

Requirements

ServSafe Food Handler certification issued by the National Restaurant Association needs to be obtained within 1 year.
High School Graduate.
Typically requires 3 years of experience in food preparation, service techniques, cashiering and sanitation standards, general and modified diets, in a large hospital or hotel/restaurant food service environment.
Strong knowledge in food service from within a hospital, restaurant or a related environment.
Excellent customer service skills and communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of people.
The ability to work in close cooperation with nursing personal is required.
Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.
Must be self directed, able to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervisor.
Ability to maintain a friendly and cheerful demeanor, reflecting the culture of healing.
Excellent phone etiquette.
Strong knowledge and understanding of food/drug interactions and food allergens.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products.
Ability to use e-mail and internet.
Must be self-directed.

Responsibilities

Acts as a resource to employees and students, which includes training/orienting and providing day-to-day work direction.
Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work.
Monitors productivity, maintains appropriate staffing levels, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues.
Assists with human resource responsibilities, which may include interviewing and selection of new employees, staff development, resolution of employee concerns, and employee morale.
Assists in interpreting department policies and procedures, and advises and updates staff on procedural changes.
Monitors general department operations, adjusts schedules, records essential information and ensures that work is completed in a timely manner.
Conducts daily checks on employee staffing and makes adjustments/substitutes as necessary; assigns non-routine tasks and duties.
Provides work direction and guidance to designated food service staff and assigns tasks to provide efficient and timely service.
Maintains a quality food production operation for internal and external customers.
Assists in resolving issues, dealing with customer complaints, workflow, employee staffing, and equipment failures during the shift.
Acts as a resource person, works with employees to resolve problems, complex issues and provides training in food preparation, pre-serving/serving activities, recipe standardization, cashiering, infection control, fire safety, and cleanup activities.
Forecasts amount of required food for patients, cafeterias, and special functions; maintains records of meal census and food usage.
Capable of managing and responding to purchasing, tray-line, cafeteria, and/or special function requests.
Inspects equipment and work areas to ensure proper use, maintenance and sanitation standards and corrects deficiencies as required.
Utilizes established production safety and sanitation standards to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent bacteria contamination.
May function as a Food Service Assistant or Food Ambassador which may include assembly and delivery of patient meals, dish room and cleaning duties, assisting patients, cash handling, balance sheets, food production, servicing cafeteria customers, preparing, serving and maintaining supplies of food, and utensils.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.