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Nutrition Services Lead

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Pet insurance

Job Description

Corewell Health is a leading healthcare system dedicated to providing exceptional patient and family-centered care across multiple facilities, including Farmington Hills Hospital. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality service, and community well-being, Corewell Health delivers comprehensive medical services and support to meet the diverse health needs of the communities it serves. This organization prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace environment that nurtures growth, diversity, and equity among its employees.

Farmington Hills Hospital, part of the Corewell Health network, operates with a deep focus on clinical excellence and compassionate care. The hospital continuously invests in state-of-the-art medical technology and highly skilled professionals to ensure top-notch healthcare outcomes. The Nutrition Department at Farmington Hills Hospital plays a crucial role in patient care by managing food production, recipe development, quality control, and adhering to strict nutritional standards tailored to patient needs and dietary restrictions.

The Nutrition Services Leader position at Farmington Hills Hospital is a full-time, rotating shift role that requires hands-on leadership to oversee the daily operations of the assigned work unit within the Nutrition Department. The leader is responsible for the management and development of the team, ensuring high standards are met in food production and patient dietary services. This role involves scheduling, training, coaching, and evaluating staff members while maintaining compliance with hospital policies, safety regulations, and sanitation standards.

This role is pivotal in guaranteeing that the dietary menus are followed accurately and that all food items produced meet quality and safety guidelines. The Nutrition Services Leader works closely with management teams to communicate unit performance, optimize staffing, and identify opportunities for improvement. They also handle conflict resolution, support teamwork among staff, and ensure the work area is always inspection-ready and compliant with hospital and regulatory standards.

The position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and substantial experience in a nutritional or food service leadership position, including certifications such as CRT-ServSafe Handler and Manager credentials from the National Restaurant Association. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's Degree in a food service-related field and additional experience in managing patient and retail food service operations as well as therapeutic diet knowledge.

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' financial well-being, health, and work-life balance. Employees enjoy access to an on-demand pay program, discounts on various services, identity theft protection, insurance options, and retirement savings plans. Corewell Health is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce where every team member is valued and supported.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Nutrition Services Leader in culinary or food production areas
  • CRT-ServSafe Handler certification within 90 days
  • CRT-ServSafe Manager certification within 90 days
  • ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Nutrition Services Leader in culinary or food production areas
  • CRT-ServSafe Handler certification within 90 days
  • CRT-ServSafe Manager certification within 90 days
  • ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English
  • preferred Associate's Degree in food service-related area
  • preferred 2 years of relevant food service experience outside of culinary/food production
  • preferred 1 year of management experience outside culinary/food production
  • preferred 1 year of experience with therapeutic diets

Job Duties

  • Oversee the production of high-quality food products following standardized recipes
  • provide input for menu development
  • prioritize and direct activities of employees in assigned area
  • prepare schedules and coordinate staffing
  • orient, train, and coach staff
  • apply corporate and department policies consistently
  • provide input into evaluation and discipline of staff
  • promote teamwork and address concerns
  • maintain safety and sanitation standards
  • identify and address variances
  • uphold and enforce policies and procedures
  • ensure compliance with hospital standards and inspection readiness

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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