Lead Food and Nutrition Associate

Job Summary

The Lead Food and Nutrition Services coordinates the operations and activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department within assigned hospital and hospital department/campus locations. The role ensures consistent, high‑quality service in a sanitary environment while meeting State, Local, Federal and Joint Commission regulations, established policies, procedures, and department performance standards. It evaluates existing systems and processes, initiates changes and improvements, and makes suggestions to the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of and ensure compliance with all current policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (TJC, OSHA, EEOC, etc.) across food and nutrition services areas.
• Support department leadership to achieve daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department, including patient and non‑patient food service, employee cafeteria, doctor’s dining room, catering, and floor stock.
• Coordinate the effective operation of assigned Food and Nutrition Services activities to provide an aseptic and aesthetically pleasing environment.
• Supervise assigned functions of the department and ensure a sanitary environment.
• Evaluate existing systems and processes, initiate improvements, and provide recommendations to management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (preferred).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in food services or hospitality (preferred).
• Knowledge of hospital and health‑care operations (preferred).
• Knowledge of hospital and health‑care financial metrics (preferred).

Licensure, Certifications, Training

• Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate (required).
• State Food Handler Card or equivalent (required, if applicable).
• Local Food Handler Card or equivalent (required, if applicable).

Pay

Hourly Wage Estimate: $16.02 – $22.43 per hour. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range; actual salary may vary based on specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in this role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and other leave of absence programs.
• 401(k) plan with 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial‑wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family‑building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.

About Johnston‑Willis Hospital

Johnston‑Willis Hospital has provided quality health‑care services since 1909. The 290‑plus‑bed acute‑care facility serves Greater Richmond and the Tri‑Cities area, offering a full range of services with specialties in cancer care and neuroscience, including the first‑in‑Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center and the first U.S. Focused Ultrasound program for essential tremors. The hospital partners with sister facility Chippenham Hospital to serve Central Virginia.