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Lead Food and Nutrition

Memorial Health, Savannah, GA, United States


Job Summary & Qualifications
The Lead Food and Nutrition Services coordinates the operations and activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department within assigned hospital and department/campus locations. The coordinator provides consistent, high quality service in a sanitary environment while ensuring State, Local, Federal and Joint Commission regulations, established policies and procedures and department standards of performance are met.

Evaluates existing systems and processes, initiates change and improvements, and makes suggestions to manager.

Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with current policies, procedures and regulatory standards (TJC, OSHA, EEOC and others).

Supports department leadership and acts to achieve the daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department in assigned areas, encompassing all patient and non‑patient food service, employee cafeteria, doctor’s dining room, catering and floor stock.

Coordinates the effective operation of assigned Food and Nutrition Services activities to provide an aseptic and aesthetically pleasing environment, including supervising assigned functions of the department.

Qualifications

High School Diploma preferred.

Minimum of three years’ experience in food services or hospitality preferred.

Knowledge of hospital and health care operations preferred.

Knowledge of hospital and health care financial metrics preferred.

Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate required.

State Food Handler Card or equivalent required.

Local Food Handler Card or equivalent required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.

Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.

401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.

Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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