Lead Food Service Associate

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

1d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a daily work assignment and under the direction of Management, the Lead Food Services Associate shall organize and coordinate Dietary Department functions and activities of assigned personnel. Works with associates to ensure the customer experience within the Food Services department is positive and service focused. Ensures a safe, clean and sanitary environment in the preparation of food for patients, visitors and staff. The Lead Food Service Associate may perform a variety of functions for which they hold the minimum qualifications including: Personal Nutrition Associate, Food Services Aide, Porter or Cook, according to established departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Uses safe work practices and follows State, and Federal regulatory compliance guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Serve Safe certification within 6-months of start of position.
• Maintain Serve Safe certification.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and patients.
• Reliable, dependable self-starter, able to work within department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Able to take initiative and be an active participant, open to changes that will improve the organization.
• Ability to bend and stoop, push, pull up to 50 lbs and lift objects up to 25 lbs.
• Three (3) years work experience in the Dietary Department in various roles or previous lead experience in a fast-paced Food Service department, preferably in Healthcare.
• One year of direct customer service experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education may be substituted for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate Dietary Department functions and activities of assigned personnel.
• Ensure the customer experience within the Food Services department is positive and service focused.
• Ensure a safe, clean and sanitary environment in the preparation of food for patients, visitors and staff.
• Perform a variety of functions including Personal Nutrition Associate, Food Services Aide, Porter or Cook, according to established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Use safe work practices and follow State, and Federal regulatory compliance guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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