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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Food Service Assistant

Culinary & Kitchen Production +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$18.85 - $28.30In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • No formal education is required.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • Basic knowledge of food service in a hospital, hotel, restaurant, or related environment is required.
  • Ability to read and understand written and oral communications is required.
  • Good communication and customer service skills to interact effectively with internal and external customers are required.
  • Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products, and ability to use email and the internet, are required.
  • Ability to safely and effectively operate necessary equipment, including dish machines, tray lines, and garbage disposals, is required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, reach above the shoulders, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and climb throughout the shift is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds from the floor to a maximum height of 5 feet, and to lift and carry up to 40 pounds at waist height a reasonable distance, is required.
  • Ability to push and pull with 20 pounds of force is required.
  • The role involves exposure to fumes, odors, dust, dirt, spices, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
  • The role may require entering patient isolation rooms in appropriate coverings to deliver and pick up meal trays.
  • The role involves exposure to sharp knives and cooking utensils, oven heat, and other kitchen hazards.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble patient and mobile meal trays and meals according to approved diet guidelines and portions while meeting productivity standards.
  • Load and transport food carts and deliver patient meal trays to rooms according to established procedures.
  • Serve cafeteria visitors, maintain cafeteria cleanliness, operate the cash register, handle cash, and complete daily reports and register balance sheets as needed.
  • Clean the kitchen and cafeteria using established sanitation procedures, and wash pots, pans, and dishes according to established procedures.
  • Assist with preparation, delivery, setup, cleanup, and presentation of catered and specialized events.
  • Assist with special days and promotions, including decorating, and display daily specials for customers.
  • Coordinate the preparation and presentation of major catering events.
  • Prepare snacks, beverages, sandwiches, and other patient food items according to standardized recipes and approved diet guidelines and portions while meeting productivity standards.
  • Prepare, arrange, serve, and replenish food, beverages, and condiments in retail areas and the kitchen.
  • Prepare entrees, grill and deli sandwiches, and salads, with attention to garnishing and presentation.
  • Replenish food service areas with dishes, utensils, glassware, napkins, and trays.
  • Deliver and stock nursing units, doctors’ lounges, same-day surgery, and emergency rooms according to established procedures and productivity standards.
  • Monitor food temperatures and use established procedures to ensure safe food handling and prevent foodborne illness.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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