Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region’s largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

The Team Leader, Nutrition Services assists the Supervisor, Nutrition Services, with daily communication, implementation, kitchen activity management, quality and process improvement, and safety, sanitation and infection control procedures. The Team Leader is responsible for unit oversight as assigned in the absence of Nutrition Services Supervisor.
Responsibilities include:
Oversees the planning and processing of meals and nourishments. Oversees setup, build, and delivery of patient trays for neatness, accuracy and timeliness. Oversees and/or prepares simple catering needs of other departments. Communicates effectively with co-workers, COM, department leadership and interdisciplinary staff to ensure ongoing awareness and collaboration. Communicates food needs with the production team via count sheets in a timely manner. Communicates with unit employees to provide assignments and ensure assignments are complete. Encourages unit employees to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Maintains knowledge, skills and expertise for effective delivery and service of all meals to patients. Reviews department literature such as survey results and other information as requested by the Supervisor. Provides training and cross-training to employees as needed. Consults with patients concerning diet. Ensures accuracy, cleanliness and completeness of cafeteria line. Plans, coordinates and adjusts daily work assignments based on employee ability and patient census to maintain productivity. Ensures that refrigerator and freezer temperatures, food temperatures on steam tables, and dish machine temperatures are recorded daily. Performs and documents a QI test tray monthly. Performs pH checks of pot sinks and water buckets as assigned. Practices and reinforces departmental food safety, sanitation and infection control procedures. Reports safety hazards and equipment issues to Safety and Engineering departments immediately.

What You Will Bring:

Education
High School Diploma or GED required*

• One year of Valley Health work experience will be accepted in lieu of High School Diploma or GED

Experience
One year food service related experience preferred

Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively, meet deadlines, provide attention to detail and work effectively under pressure required.
Basic computer knowledge required.
Broad knowledge of food service operations preferred.
Familiar with methods of procurement, preparation, serving, sanitation, storage and charging for services preferred.

What You Will Get:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible scheduling
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance

*some benefits are subject to change due to job status

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police
3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Grade
104

Physical Demands
8 A Dietary