Title: Lead, Food Service

Location: Laguna Hills

Department: Kitchen

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Variable

Pay Range*: $22.89/hr - $33.18/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Lead position is to provide back-up supervision for the department when scheduling of Supervisors cannot provide full coverage to adequately supervise employees. Collaborates with the Manager and Supervisors to coordinate, monitor, and control all Food and Nutrition Department operations including Cafeteria, Kitchen, Catering, Physician Lounge, Tray Line, Dish room, and Storeroom. Assures that all operations are conducted according Saddleback Memorial Medical Center and Food and Nutrition Department policies and procedures. Responsibilities include supervising all employees in the performance of their duties, conducting on the job training and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Open and close department.

2. Follow departmental money handling procedures.

3. Supervise employees in the department.

4. Monitor tray line, cafeteria, and catering for timely delivery of services.

5. Monitor safety, sanitation, and security practices.

6. Prepare paperwork according to assignments.

7. Assist in planning and implementation of work redesign of efficiency and quality.

8. Evaluate and counsel employees in the absence of a supervisor.

9. Use the hospital computer system.

10. Be at work and be on time

11. Follow company policies, procedures and directives

12. Interact in a positive and constructive manner

13. Prioritize and multitask

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Previous restaurant or acute care hospital foodservice experience.

• One year of quantity food preparation experience required.\

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED preferred