Food Service Aide

About us

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital serving more than 33,000 patients annually from Chicago's Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923, Loretto provides a patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes wellness and education. The hospital staff aims to provide high-quality medical care in a safe and comfortable environment, fostering proactive medical management within the community.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a dedicated Food Service Aide to join our Nutritional Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Nutritional Services, you will serve food on patient tray assembly, in cafeteria, and at catered events. This position will also involve washing dishes, utensils, pots, equipment, cleaning floors, walls, cabinets, removing garbage, obtaining supplies, and managing your time efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up, washes, cleans and refills tray assembly line positions.
• Portions/serves food, using correct utensils for portion control.
• Picks up and returns soiled dishes to dish room.
• Prepares dishes for washing, washes them in the dish machine and puts them away.
• Operates, cleans, and sanitizes equipment.
• Cleans floors, walls, cabinets, etc.
• Removes garbage/boxes/grease from department.
• Obtains supplies and returns unused supplies to proper storage area.
• Washes/sanitizes pots.
• Makes/delivers late trays, patient nourishments/coffee services/and assists with catered events.
• Manages own time in a productive and reliable manner completing work assignments on time.
• Completes appropriate volume of work while maintaining quality standards.
• Organize work procedures to general acceptable levels of productivity.
• Completes own work as required and will assist others as needed.
• Cooperates with coworkers and management to maintain a harmonious environment.
• Adjusts work schedule to accommodate changing priorities.
• Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics in all job functions.
• Follows established emergency, infection control and/or universal precautions procedures as required.
• Maintains work area and equipment according to standards and policies.
• Attends mandatory in-services related to safety and/or infection control.
• Supports and participates in department quality improvement activities.
• Provides quality improvements, which enhance effectiveness and efficiency of department.
• Provides courteous service to internal/external customers in all activities.
• Offers assistance to internal/external customers as appropriate and/or refers customers to appropriate individual or department.
• Communicates in a professional manner emphasizing objectivity and non-judgmental viewpoints.
• Affords assistance in solving customer problems in a cooperative manner.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as outlined in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy. Stays informed about relevant federal, state, and hospital regulations, laws, and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Physical Demands: Frequently sits, stands, walks; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls. Uses proper body mechanics when handling, feeling, or reaching. Vision, hearing, and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities include close vision, sharp eye focus, and color differentiation. Stressful intense concentration with more than average pressure in a variety of problem-solving situations. Physical demands may vary depending on the job function.

BENEFITS

Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. Career Development: Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical, nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional. Work Environment: As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.