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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
Part-timeOshkosh, WI, USA$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.
  • Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products, including the ability to use email and the internet, are required.
  • Ability to safely and effectively operate necessary equipment, including a dish machine, tray line, and garbage disposal, is required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, reach above the shoulders, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and climb throughout the shift is required.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, including lifting from the floor to a maximum height of five feet and carrying at waist height a reasonable distance, is required.
  • Ability to push and pull with 20 pounds of force is required.
  • Ability to wear protective clothing when needed and to enter patient isolation rooms wearing appropriate coverings during meal tray delivery and pickup is required.
  • Ability to work around fumes, odors, dust, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards, as well as sharp utensils and kitchen heat, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble patient and mobile meal trays and meals in accordance with approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.
  • Load and transport food carts and deliver patient meal trays to patient rooms according to established procedures.
  • Serve cafeteria visitors and maintain cafeteria cleanliness; operate the cash register, handle cash, and complete daily reports and register balance sheets as needed.
  • Perform kitchen and cafeteria cleaning 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 food preparation and presentation for major catering.
  • Prepare snacks, beverages, sandwiches, and other patient food items according to standardized recipes and approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to 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, emphasizing food 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 follow established procedures to ensure safe food handling and prevent foodborne illness.

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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