Nutrition Assistant Lead

Job Summary

As our Nutrition Assistant Lead, you will lead the daily operations of Nutrition Assistants and nutrition support staff to assist in ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. You will participate in and support all aspects of healthcare food service operations. Your role involves overseeing 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee those who provide nutritious food to patients, families, visitors, and staff to help promote their health and healing.
• Maintain foundational knowledge of recipe ingredients and food allergies in order to respond appropriately to dietary questions and concerns.
• 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.
• Support leadership in employee performance reviews.
• Support leadership in the training of nutrition services team members related to areas such as therapeutic diets, retail responsibilities and other departmental areas.
• Assists team members in applying organizational procedures and protocols to reduce the occurrence of errors related to dietary guidelines.
• Trains new and existing employees to follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Assesses training progress and provides constructive feedback for improved performance.

Requirements

• Two (2) years experience in food service or One (1) year hospital nutrition experience.
• A Food Handlers Permit (FHP:AZ) or Servsafe Certification (SERVSAFE) within 30 days of hire.

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness Where You Will Thrive. Where You Will Make a Difference. Where Collaboration Amplifies Care. At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team – you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives. Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities. But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further. This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.

Pay Range

$21.96 - $31.01 /hour