Team Lead Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in high-volume food service; healthcare or long-term care experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and basic computer skills for hospital software used in the area of responsibility.
• Food Safety Handler's certification.
• Ability to lift and carry 0–50 lbs independently and push and pull 0–100 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to become proficient within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare or long-term care food service setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for staff and monitor their performance and competencies.
• Ensure employees complete mandatory training and maintain required licensure.
• Assist in ensuring service excellence and compliance with state, accrediting agency, department, hospital, and human resources requirements.
• Represent the Dietary department in internal meetings and committees.
• Support catering events, including the Meals on Wheels program.
• Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures on temperature logs.
• Use proper techniques for thawing, cooling, and reheating food.
• Prepare hot and cold food for patients, catering, and cafeteria service.
• Manage patient menu processes, including gathering preferences, updating records, preparing production sheets, and coordinating accurate, diet-compliant meal preparation.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion-control requirements, and ISDH guidelines.
• Manage cash transactions, complete daily deposits, and maintain accurate departmental records.
• Review menus and diet orders, calculate menus to meet therapeutic diet guidelines, prepare extra nourishments as needed, and participate in tray assembly.
• Communicate with clinical staff to address diet education and additional needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with ISDH guidelines.
• Follow daily cleaning schedules, perform preventative maintenance, rotate and store food properly, and maintain appropriate food and supply stock.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and pay
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Professional development support