Food Service Worker Lead

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Baptist Medical Center hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Food Service Team Leader performs all duties of the food service worker including tray assembly and delivery and overall department safety and sanitation, and if necessary, cafeteria functions. Ensures accuracy of patient trays and ensures the smooth flow of tray service functions.

Responsibilities

General Functions: 

• Performs all duties of the food service worker 
• Directs and coaches Food Service Workers in the performance of their daily duties 
• Assures temperature and appearance of food on tray line is always up to standards 
• Assures patient trays are accurately assembled 
• Performs visual inspection of the work areas and equipment to ensure proper functioning and sanitation.  Reports equipment malfunctions to Maintenance Department.  Corrects any improper situation in the work areas 
• Performs visual inspection of employees for proper uniform, hair restraints and any health problem that may interfere with the safe performance of their duties 
• Participates in preparing weekly employee schedule and work assignments 
• Prepares accident and incident reports as necessary 
• Informs Director of supply, equipment, utensils and staffing needs 
• Conducts orientation of new employees 
• Conducts in-service training 
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations 
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively 
• Maintains safe environment 
• Addresses patient population-specific needs 
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Courses in nutrition, sanitation, personnel management, and quantity food production.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 to 2 years in a healthcare or restaurant environment 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Food Manager Certification from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District or ANSI Accredited Food Manager Certificate

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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