Nutrition Assistant Lead

Overview

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team's efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience-modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

As our Nutrition Assistant Lead, you will lead the daily operations of Nutrition Assistants and nutrition support to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. You understand that most guests at our facility dine with us for a reason, and take great pride in giving them one less thing to worry about.

Every day, you will oversee those who provide nutritious food to patients, families, visitors, and staff to help promote their health and healing. You will ensure that the team follows the standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for the healthcare food service industry, which includes monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. You will collaborate with the facility staff to ensure optimal nutritional care in all healthcare food service operations while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.

To be successful in this role, you must enjoy leading and helping others and working in a fast-paced, fun environment!

If you are committed to social justice and health equity and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Responsibilities

* Exhibits high degree knowledge in food preparation and food production.
* Trains new and existing employees to follow departmental policies and procedures.
* Oversees food preparation and service to ensure the guidelines of menu and dietary requirements are met.
* Assists team members in applying organizational procedures and protocols to reduce the occurrence of errors related to dietary guidelines.
* Assesses training progress and provides constructive feedback for improved performance.

Qualifications

* High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Four (4) years of food service experience; including two (2) years hospital nutrition experience.
* A Food Handlers Permit is required as outlined below:

Required Upon Hire:

* Washington - All Counties

Required Within 30-days of Hire:

* Arizona - Maricopa and Yavapai Counties
* California - Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties
* Kansas - Leavenworth County
* Kentucky - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, and Montgomery Counties
* Nebraska - Lancaster County
* Nevada - Clark County
* Oregon - All Counties
* Texas - All Counties