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Lead Nutrition Services - Food & Nutrition, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine · Huntley, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about leading a kitchen or food service team.

What they are checking: The posting names directing and coordinating the activities of kitchen and cafe workers.

Full time days at Huntley. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the schedule and the site.

What would you do

What is different about cooking for patients rather than for a restaurant?

What they are checking: Therapeutic diets, allergies and patients who may not want to eat at all.

How do you get meals out on time when you are short staffed?

What they are checking: The posting names coordinating preparation, cooking and serving for patients, staff and visitors.

How do you coach someone whose work is not up to standard?

What they are checking: The posting prefers previous supervisory experience and this is what it means.

How do you handle a complaint from a patient about their tray?

What they are checking: Food is one of the few things a patient controls, and complaints carry more than they look like.

About the work

How do you make sure a modified or allergy order is right before it leaves the kitchen?

What they are checking: In a hospital kitchen a wrong tray can harm someone, and the check is the answer.

Walk me through your food safety checks on temperature and holding.

What they are checking: The posting requires a certified food protection manager credential within 180 days.

How do you manage waste and cost without cutting quality?

What they are checking: Food service is judged on both, and the easy savings hurt the meal.

Where are you with a certified food protection manager credential?

What they are checking: The posting requires it within 180 days of hire.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Lead Nutrition Services position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: • Directs and coordinates activities of kitchen/cafe workers and the preparing, cooking, and serving of foods for the hospital patients, personnel and visitors during his/her designated shift. • Performs other duties as assigned. Required : • High school graduate or equivalent • Certified Food Projection Manager (CFPM) within 180 days of hire Preferred: • Two to three years’ experience in hospital and/or food service industry • Previous supervisory experience Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.