**Overview**
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St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Phoenix, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
_For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus._
**Responsibilities**
As our Nutrition Assistant Lead, you will lead the daily operations of Nutrition Assistants and nutrition support to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. You understand that most guests at our facility dine with us for a reason, and take great pride in giving them one less thing to worry about.
Every day, you will oversee those who provide nutritious food to patients, families, visitors, and staff to help promote their health and healing. You will ensure that the team follows the standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for the healthcare food service industry, which includes monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. You will collaborate with the facility staff to ensure optimal nutritional care in all healthcare food service operations while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
To be successful in this role, you must enjoy leading and helping others and working in a fast-paced, fun environment!
**Responsibilities**
+ Exhibits high degree knowledge in food preparation and food production.
+ Trains new and existing employees to follow departmental policies and procedures.
+ Oversees food preparation and service to ensure the guidelines of menu and dietary requirements are met.
+ Assists team members in applying organizational procedures and protocols to reduce the occurrence of errors related to dietary guidelines.
+ Assesses training progress and provides constructive feedback for improved performance.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Education:**
+ High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
**Minimum Experience:**
+ Four (4) years of food service experience
+ Two (2) years hospital nutrition experience
**Minimum Licensure:**
+ A Food Handlers Permit Within 30-days of Hire
**Pay Range**
$20.71 - $28.48 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.