Nutrition Care Lead

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Concord, NC

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About The Position

The Nutrition Care Lead coordinates Food & Nutrition Services, leading and directing line staff activities in accordance with established position descriptions. The role coordinates food and nutrition activities to support quality patient and customer care consistent with Advocate Aurora Health policies and procedures. It monitors sanitation and the physical work environment for compliance with regulatory requirements, including those of the Board of Health, accrediting organizations, and OSHA. The lead addresses patient, visitor, staff, and personnel issues; makes appropriate referrals; maintains communication; guides employees through their workday; coordinates resources; and directs associates to supplies and equipment needed for operations.

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 for compliance with regulatory agency requirements, including Board of Health, accrediting organization, and OSHA requirements.
• 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 and other circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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