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Team Leader – Nutritional Services Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital | Penn Yan, NY Are you an experienced food service professional who enjoys leading a team and making a difference through quality service? Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital is looking for a Team Leader to join our Nutritional Services team! This is a great opportunity to bring your food service experience into a healthcare environment while helping ensure patients, staff, and visitors receive high-quality, safe, and timely meal service.
Our Team? Leadership opportunity within a hospital Nutritional Services department Work alongside a collaborative and dedicated team Opportunity to use and grow your food service leadership skills Be part of an organization focused on safety, dignity, respect, and exceptional service Play an important role in maintaining high standards for food quality and sanitation
As a Team Leader , you will help oversee the daily operations of Nutritional Services and provide direction and support to employees throughout the day. Your responsibilities will include: Help lead daily Nutritional Services operations and maintain high standards for food preparation and service Provide direction to staff to ensure quality, sanitation, safety, and operational standards are met Ensure food is prepared and served using safe and sanitary practices Monitor food temperatures, recipes, portion control, and required documentation Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment Participate in daily production and culinary planning meetings Assist with staffing schedules, timecards, and labor budget responsibilities Assist with ordering and effective use of food, paper, cleaning, and other supplies Help ensure timely and accurate meal service for customers Oversee safe and efficient dish room and pots-and-pans operations Assist with employee training, orientation, competency requirements, and development Participate in departmental and safety meetings Support recruitment and retention efforts Ensure proper cash-handling procedures are followed Help maintain equipment, safety standards, and uniform/dress code requirements Step in to cover staffing vacancies when needed What We're Looking For
High School Diploma or equivalent Previous food service experience Ability to provide direction, delegate responsibilities, and gain cooperation from team members Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Computer literacy Professional and courteous approach when working with others Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
A. A. S. in Food Service Management Previous team leadership experience Healthcare food service experience Experience with Microsoft Office products Make an Impact Every Day This position is more than keeping the kitchen running smoothly.
As a Team Leader, you'll help create a positive team environment while ensuring safe, sanitary, high-quality food service for the people we serve. If you have food service experience, strong organizational skills, and enjoy taking a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join the Nutritional Services team at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.
Hourly Rate: $20.75 - $23.85
About the role
As a Team Leader , you will help oversee the daily operations of Nutritional Services and provide direction and support to employees throughout the day.