Food Service Worker Lead (Full-Time / Days)

Texas Health Resources•Rockwall, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time, Days position for a Food Service Worker Lead in the Food and Nutrition Services department at Texas Health Rockwall. The role involves leading staff in daily activities, ensuring workflow, and assisting with training. The department is fast-paced and high-volume, with a diverse and inclusive team focused on exceptional patient care. Teamwork, flexibility in scheduling, and collaboration are promoted to ensure essential shifts are covered.

Requirements

2 years relevant experience in food service Required
FHC - Food Handlers Certificate 30 Days Req
Previous experience in healthcare food service, hospitality, restaurant, or large-scale food service operations.
Experience with patient meal service, retail operations, dish room functions, and food preparation areas.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
Experience training and mentoring staff.
Demonstrates leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support team members.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate daily workflow.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workplace.
Ability to provide coaching and constructive feedback in a positive, respectful manner.
Written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to operate computer software applications.
Customer service skills and ability to function in a fast-paced environment is required.
Demonstrates thorough critical thinking and is a team player.
Ability to count and handle cash.

Nice To Haves

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
Prior lead, trainer, or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads staff in daily activities and works with them as needed, assigns and checks work and maintains workflow.
In the absence of the Supervisor or Manager leads team in designated areas.
Assists with training of staff including the coordination of required in-services.
Maintains food safety requirements according to HACCP and health department standards in the performance of all duties.
Records refrigerator temperatures in areas of responsibility and takes appropriate action if there are inadequate temperatures.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area, ensuring compliance with health department and facility requirements.
Suggests and assists with implementation of improvement opportunities to assist with cost control, maintain/improve efficiency and improve customer satisfaction.
Performs other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
Provides feedback and assists with special events planning and set-up/clean-up.