Food Service Assistant

About the role

The position is available as a part-time, benefits-eligible role with flexible hours, primarily 4:00pm-8:00pm, with occasional shifts from 11:30am-8:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Assembles patient and mobile meal trays/meals in accordance with approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.
• Loads and transports food carts.
• Delivers patient meal trays to patient rooms in accordance with established procedures.
• May provide initial service to visitors in the cafeteria by serving food and maintaining the cleanliness of the cafeteria.
• Operates cash register, handles cash, and completes daily reports and cash register balance sheets as needed.
• Performs cleaning duties using established sanitation procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Washes pots, pans, and dishes according to established procedures.
• Assists with preparation, delivery, setup, cleanup and presentation of catered and specialized events.
• Assists with "special days/promotions", including decorating.
• Displays daily specials for presentation to customers.
• Caters food and prepares snacks, beverages, sandwiches and other patient food items in accordance with standardized recipes and approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.
• Prepares, arranges, serves and replenishes supplies of food, beverages and condiments in retail areas and kitchen.
• Prepares entrees, grill and deli sandwiches, and salads with an emphasis on food garnishing and presentation.
• Replenishes food service areas to include supply of dishes, utensils, glassware, napkins and trays.
• Delivers and stocks all nursing units, doctors' lounges, same day surgery and emergency rooms, following established procedures while adhering to productivity standards.
• Maintains food temperatures and utilizes established procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent foodborne illness.

Requirements

No formal education is required. No experience is required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in food service from within a hospital, hotel, restaurant or a related environment.
• Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.
• Good communication and customer service skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products.
• Ability to use e-mail and internet.

Skills

• Licenses, registrations, and certifications are not required.
• Knowledge of basic food service operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Education assistance program.

Schedule

Primarily 2-3 nights during the week, every other weekend and holiday. Shifts typically run from 4:00pm-8:00pm, with occasional shifts from 11:30am-8:00pm.

Pay

Pay range is $18.85 - $28.30 per hour, based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.