Team Lead-Food and Nutrition

Lafayette, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Healthy results wellness program

Financial incentive program

Job Description

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system, comprising 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members dedicated to serving communities statewide. With a strategic partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, they provide team members access to cutting-edge scientific advancements and superior training, positioning themselves as a leader in advancing healthcare for all Hoosiers. Recognized as Indiana's number one ranked healthcare system, Indiana University Health emphasizes compassionate care, purposeful service, and daily excellence, fostering a culture where every employee is inspired to contribute meaningfully to patient well-being and community health.

The Team Lead-Food and Nutrition position at Indiana University Health plays a vital role in supporting the Food and Nutrition Services department within Arnett Hospital. This role is designed for individuals passionate about leading teams who are dedicated to delivering high-quality nutritional care in a healthcare setting. The Team Lead provides non-supervisory frontline leadership and support to Food and Nutrition team members, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and meet established performance standards. Operating primarily on the evening shift from 11:30 am to 8:00 pm with rotating weekends, this position demands excellent leadership skills, the ability to coordinate tasks and supply readiness, and dedication to maintaining safety and quality standards.

The responsibilities for this role include coordinating daily task assignments, onboarding and training new team members, conducting quality checks, and providing peer coaching. The Team Lead serves as a role model for quality, safety, and accountability, helping to foster a positive team culture centered on patient care and adherence to departmental policies. Additionally, the role involves participation in inventory management, equipment organization, and active communication through team huddles and shift briefings. This position requires someone who thrives in high-pressure and complex care environments, demonstrating professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Indiana University Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellness and professional growth. Benefits include a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program for counseling at no cost, and wellness programs that financially reward participation. By joining the IU Health team, individuals become part of a purpose-driven, respected healthcare system devoted to excellence and compassionate service.

Job Requirements

requires 3-5 years of relevant experience
requires SERV Safe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire
requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment
requires basic computer skills
must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc
requires adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption
requires the ability to climb ladders
physical requirements to include reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs or more, up to 80% of the time

Job Qualifications

high school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred

Job Duties

provides non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to food and nutrition team members
assists with coordinating daily task assignments, training and onboarding new team members, ensuring readiness of supplies and equipment, and supporting performance standards through quality checks and peer coaching
acts as a role model for quality, safety, and accountability, supporting a positive team culture and consistent execution of departmental policies and procedures
assists in coordinating daily work assignments and coverage plans to ensure consistent service delivery
leads or supports team huddles, shift briefings, and ongoing communication across the food and nutrition services team
participates in inventory management, supply readiness, and organization of equipment or materials
serves as a peer role model in high-pressure, complex, or sensitive care areas, demonstrating professionalism and attention to detail
conducts quality checks and performance audits and supports correction of issues in real time and escalates concerns when necessary