Patient Nutrition Services Lead

W ork Schedule : This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Start time is 12:30 PM. Every other weekend is required, and holidays may be required. Hours and weekdays may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Culinary Services is seeking a Team Lead for our Patient Nutrition Assistants to keep our patient meal deliveries running smoothly. Help our team provide Remarkable Healthcare by safely delivering nutritious and flavorful meals to patients. The ideal person will be a critical thinker, able to problem solve on the spot while delegating tasks to team members and managing workflows. Excellent time management and communication skills are a must! This position also helps train staff, so the ability to coach while adapting to others' learning styles is key. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been seeking, we welcome your application. We are seeking a Patient Nutrition Services Lead to: Provide exemplary customer service while working with patients, visitors, and other staff members. Follow all UW Health guidelines and policies regarding food safety and sanitation. Train and orient new staff members. Act as an effective leader for the Culinary Services Department and the organization. Education : Minimum – High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred – Associates Degree in Culinary, Hospitality, or Nutrition Work Experience : Minimum – Three (3) years food service, hospitality, or customer service experience Preferred – Six (6) months leadership experience Licenses and Certifications : Minimum – SERV Safe Certification required within 6 months of obtaining position Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and ant-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives, and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Learn more about this opening UW Hospital and Clinics benefits