Food Services-Lead

Back Food Services-Lead North Mississippi Health Services Baldwyn, MS, USA Jan 17, 2026 Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Food Services Lead at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for leading provision of high quality, cost-efficient food service, including ensuring all sanitation standards remain met and assisting roles as needed to drive efficient service. This role collaborates with the area Assistant Director or Manager and utilizes strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills to coordinate daily department activities, develop team members, compile data and reporting, monitor inventory, and complete other operational activities with efficient use of time and budget to ensure a safe, compliant, and quality food service experience.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Basic Requirements:

Leads staff to ensure safe, cost-effective, and quality food services; Ensures proper training of staff to perform with high-quality standards in the manager's absence; Provides positive leadership to staff to meet Hospital's & Department goals & objectives; Demonstrates adherence to NMHS' Mission, Vision, and Values Statement & to Service Excellence Standards and serves as a role model to staff.

Communications:

Assists in all written and oral communications regarding operations and schedule changes; Participates in training and Inservice Education; Coordinates all internal and external customer services to best meet the needs of customers; Assists in compiling and submitting data and reports appropriately and on a timely basis; Communicates effectively and timely with all internal & external customers.

Budget:

Participates in meeting budget and works with staff towards the most efficient use of food and supplies; Assists in appropriately ordering and storing food/supplies to control costs and minimize waste; Assists in prioritizing, delegating, scheduling, & evaluating work & staff assignments for maximum efficiencies; Utilizes FNS order guides and menus.

Safe Food Handling & Sanitation:

Leads staff to follow proper food safety procedures and proper documentation of required monitors; Actively participates in FNS's HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Program; Coordinates/participates in cleaning & sanitation of assigned areas to meet the State Health Standards; Maintains assigned HACCP monitors and all other departmental documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required Licenses and Certifications Work Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledgeable of Food Service Health Code Regulations and of kitchen sanitation, cleaning, and safety Demonstrates ability to analyze and solve basic arithmetic problems. Possesses knowledge of receiving, storage, issuing and inventory controls Exhibits ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Exhibits ability to speak and read English. Remains customer oriented and able to deal effectively with internal and external customers. Possesses basic computer knowledge. Identifies as a self-starter and possesses the ability to work independently, without direct supervision. Demonstrates good work habits (punctual, utilizes time wisely) Presents a professional appearance follow the uniform & grooming guidelines: ensure that staff does the same. Consistently seeks to improve services and products and solicit customer's feedback. Organizes their assigned areas to meet expense limitations and exceed their customers' needs. Interacts with all internal and external customers to provide high quality customers services in a timely manner. Resolves customer complaints appropriately, timely and effectively. Interfaces effectively with all assigned and managerial staff. Works well with others and on their own. Leads and works cooperatively with fellow team members to ensure positive and productive work atmosphere. Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing . Constantly Walking . Frequently Sitting . Rarely Lifting/Carrying . Frequently 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling . Frequently Climbing . Occassionally Balancing . Occassionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Frequently Reaching/Over Head Work . Frequently Grasping . Frequently Speaking . Occassionally Hearing . Constantly Repetitive Motions . Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Frequently Benefits A•vailable Continuing Education 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance Wellness Programs and Incentives Referral Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Medical Benefits Dental Benefits Vision Benefits License +

Certification Reimbursement Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Employee Discount Program Other:

Early Access to Earned Wages Tuition Assistance Relocation Assistance Paid Time Away Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers Email me jobs like this About North Mississippi Health Services North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality. Company Profile