Team Lead-Food and Nutrition

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

SCHEDULE

Evening Shift: 11:30am – 8:00 pm and rotating weekends

WORK LOCATION

Arnett Hospital

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is preferred. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience. 

• Requires SERV Safe 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.