What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead-Food and Nutrition position at Indiana University Health System?
Job Info
Details: This position is full-time, rotating shifts. The rotating shift hours are 6:00am until 2:30pm and 12:00pm until 8:30pm. Team Lead will be required to work rotating weekends and holidays from 12:00pm until 8:30pm. Must be flexible, this will be a rotating shift. Team lead MUST be flexible.
Location: IU Health University Hospital
Position Summary:
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. 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 and escalates concerns when necessary.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Requires ServSafe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire.
- Requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment.
- Requires basic computer skills.
- Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
- Requires adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption.
- Requires the ability to climb ladders.
- Physical requirements to include: 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.
Job Category: Facilities & Support Services
Posting Date: 2026-07-03T00:53:04 00:00
Locations: 550 N University Blvd Indianapolis IN 46202
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Rotating