Team Lead-Food and Nutrition

About the role

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 the consistent execution of departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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; escalates concerns when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations (e.g., gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear).
• Adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption.
• Ability to climb ladders.

Physical requirements

• 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.