Nutrition Care Lead

Advocate Health • Concord, NC

2d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The Nutrition Care Lead coordinates Food & Nutrition Services and directs line staff activities according to established position descriptions. The role helps ensure quality patient and customer care in accordance with Advocate Aurora Health policies and procedures. It includes addressing patient, visitor, staff, and personnel issues; maintaining communication; guiding employees through their workday; coordinating resources; and helping associates locate supplies and equipment. The lead also monitors the physical work environment for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and demonstrates knowledge of sanitation requirements.

The position is full time, with 40 hours per week and varying schedules that include weekends and holidays. The pay range is $21.85–$32.80 per hour. A ServSafe Food Handler certification issued by the National Restaurant Association must be obtained within one year of employment.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Five years of experience in a food service-related position.
• Obtain ServSafe Food Handler certification issued by the National Restaurant Association within one year.
• Ability to proficiently speak, read, and write English as related to essential job activities.
• Articulate communication skills.
• Strong organizational, motivational, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.
• Proficient knowledge of computer applications and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and develop staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to meet time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for heavier lifts, use lifting equipment or lift with at least one other associate when available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct line staff work activities according to established position descriptions.
• Coordinate Food and Nutrition activities to support quality patient and customer care consistent with organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of sanitation requirements.
• Address patient, visitor, and staff issues and make appropriate referrals for follow-up.
• Monitor the physical work environment to ensure requirements of regulatory agencies, accrediting organizations, and OSHA are met.
• Address personnel issues to promote a productive and healthy work environment.
• Maintain adequate levels of communication.
• Guide employees through their workday.
• Coordinate resource management.
• Direct associates to appropriate supplies and equipment needed for operations.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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