FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Summary

SEIU 73 Performs routine duties for patient food services, cafeteria, sanitation support, and special functions requiring food services. Assembles, prepares and distributes food; cleans up, washes dishes and maintains all food service areas in accordance with required sanitation procedures.

Typical Duties

• Assembles patient trays according to specified diet order.
• Portions and serves hot and cold food according to standards set by the department.
• Delivers food, supplies, nourishments and patient trays to points of usage.
• Stores food and supplies issued from the storeroom according to department regulations.
• Collections used patient trays and return to the department.
• Performs all routine and special cleaning as assigned, including dishwashing, washing pots and pans, equipment cleaning and sweeping and mopping floors.
• Removes food waste and trash from department areas and kitchen, cafeteria and other dietary areas.
• Disposes of waste according to established procedures.
• Operates pressure cleaning equipment, food blender, vegetable cutting machine, can opener, food brewer, dishwasher and other similar foodservice equipment.
• Operates cash register to record and receive cash sales.
• Follows hospital and department safety and sanitation policies.
• Attends in-service training and other meetings as required by the department and hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent (Must present at time of interview)
• Active Food Handler Certification accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (Must present at time of interview)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an institutional foodservice operation

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

Veteran Preference

Veteran preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To take advantage of this preference, a Veteran must meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?" Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation) at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference. Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or applicable State ID card or driver’s license at time of interview. MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, health care and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

Cook County Health is an equal opportunity employer.