Team Leader

Finger Lakes Health • Village of Penn Yan, NY

9d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital is looking for a Team Leader to join their Nutritional Services team. This role offers a leadership opportunity within a hospital Nutritional Services department, allowing the individual to use and grow their food service leadership skills. The position is focused on ensuring patients, staff, and visitors receive high-quality, safe, and timely meal service, playing an important role in maintaining high standards for food quality and sanitation within a collaborative and dedicated team environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous food service experience
• Ability to provide direction, delegate responsibilities, and gain cooperation from team members
• Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Computer literacy
• Professional and courteous approach when working with others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Nice To Haves

• A.A.S. in Food Service Management
• Previous team leadership experience
• Healthcare food service experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Help lead daily Nutritional Services operations and maintain high standards for food preparation and service
• Provide direction to staff to ensure quality, sanitation, safety, and operational standards are met
• Ensure food is prepared and served using safe and sanitary practices
• Monitor food temperatures, recipes, portion control, and required documentation
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment
• Participate in daily production and culinary planning meetings
• Assist with staffing schedules, timecards, and labor budget responsibilities
• Assist with ordering and effective use of food, paper, cleaning, and other supplies
• Help ensure timely and accurate meal service for customers
• Oversee safe and efficient dish room and pots-and-pans operations
• Assist with employee training, orientation, competency requirements, and development
• Participate in departmental and safety meetings
• Support recruitment and retention efforts
• Ensure proper cash-handling procedures are followed
• Help maintain equipment, safety standards, and uniform/dress code requirements
• Step in to cover staffing vacancies when needed

Benefits

• Leadership opportunity within a hospital Nutritional Services department
• Work alongside a collaborative and dedicated team
• Opportunity to use and grow your food service leadership skills
• Be part of an organization focused on safety, dignity, respect, and exceptional service
• Play an important role in maintaining high standards for food quality and sanitation

What This Job Offers

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