Nutrition Services Lead (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health • Bozeman, MT

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About The Position

Position Summary: The Food and Nutrition Lead directs and oversees daily services of the Nutrition Service department. Actively participates in daily operations of trayline, cafeteria, dishroom, production or other areas as assigned and coordinates all aspects of food service for patients, employees and visitors. Ensures adequate daily staffing, works assigned shifts, and ensures timeliness and optimal quality standards of service within the guidelines and budget established. Trains and orientates new employees and provides documentation for performance evaluations. The Food and Nutrition Lead assumes leadership responsibilities in the absence of a Supervisor/Manager.

Requirements

• Required High School Diploma or Equivalent
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
• One (1) year of work experience in food service

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of work experience in leadership role

Responsibilities

• Meets competency assessment performance criteria in assigned areas of department within six (6) months of hire.
• Participates in team meetings, recipe and menu development, and assigned improvement projects.
• Actively participates in the development and training of assigned employees.
• Provides hands-on support to employees and coordination of daily activities.
• Participates and coordinates food services for patients, employees, and visitors including working on trayline, cafeteria services, dishroom, production, and other areas as assigned.
• Ensures adequate daily staffing, timeliness, and optimal quality standards of service.
• Trains new employees and assists Supervisors in verification of competency performance criteria.
• Ensure and maintains optimal sanitation and safety standards.
• Communicates and coordinates food services with nursing and other departments in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager.
• Participates with leadership to assess, measure, and improve departmental performance.
• Leads, teaches, inspires, helps and consistently demonstrates hospital system behavioral standards.
• Demonstrates, practices, assists in teaching, and monitors employee compliance to food safety practices.
• Ensures a high level of equipment, storage, and work areas consistently meet sanitation requirements.
• Reports any unsafe equipment conditions to Supervisor/Manager.
• Ensures employees are following all accident prevention and employee safety practices at all times.
• Participates in and supports a positive team work environment.
• Works closely with other staff to coordinate food preparation and ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Supports the Nutrition Services team by training to perform additional duties that may include but are not limited to dishwashing, cleaning, stocking supplies, organizing storage and work areas, preparing food, or operating the cash register and receiving payments from cafeteria customers.
• At any time during a work shift, the employee may be assigned to perform other duties in order to meet patient, customer, and department needs.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

What This Job Offers

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