Nutrition Services Lead

Corewell Health • Farmington Hills, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Corewell Health’s Nutrition Services team as a Lead Technician. This role helps ensure services are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively and monitors the delivery of high-quality food and nutritional services to patients, employees, and visitors. The lead makes decisions to address departmental concerns and works collaboratively with team members to support continuity of service and a positive work environment.

The position oversees food production in an assigned area, including adherence to standardized recipes and quality standards, and provides input on menu development. It also directs and supports employees, coordinates staffing, maintains safety and sanitation standards, and ensures the work area and staff are ready for hospital surveys and inspections. The role is full-time, with rotating shifts, 40 scheduled hours per week, Monday through Friday, and every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
• Three years of relevant experience as a Nutrition Services Leader in culinary/food production areas.
• ServSafe Handler certification from the National Restaurant Association required within 90 days.
• ServSafe Manager certification from the National Restaurant Association required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a food-service-related area preferred.
• Two years of food-service experience in patient and retail food-service areas outside culinary/food production preferred.
• One year of management experience in patient and retail food-service areas outside culinary/food production preferred.
• One year of experience with therapeutic diets in patient-services areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of high-quality products using standardized recipes and provide input for menu development.
• Identify and address variances from established standards.
• Prioritize and direct activities of employees in the assigned area.
• Prepare schedules and daily assignments and coordinate with leadership to optimize staffing.
• Orient, train, and coach staff.
• Apply corporate and department policies consistently and equitably; provide input into staff evaluations and discipline.
• Promote teamwork, address concerns, and mediate disputes with management assistance, using hospital resources as needed.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in the work area and take remedial action when needed.
• Uphold and enforce policies and procedures, including those related to safety, sanitation, and compliance.
• Ensure the assigned work area and employees comply with hospital standards and remain ready for surveys and inspections.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory offering deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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