Part-Time
Food Service Aid
Posted on 10/3/2025
Advocate Health Care
10,001+ employees
Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care
Compensation Overview
$18.50 - $27.75/hr
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Oak Lawn, IL, USA
In Person
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- Education/Experience Required: High school, High School enrolled or GED, preferred Minimum of 1 year previous food handling experience, preferred Food Service Handler training within 3 months of hire
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to fill out simple reports, as related to essential job activities. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to accurately count and perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to relate to a diverse audience of individuals. Basic Computer skills
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- Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Exposure to extreme temperature changes, i.e.; heat in dish room, ovens, steam table and cold in the freezers. Stands for long periods of time (95%) Exposed to many cleaning chemicals All Food Service Jobs require repetitive movement, i.e.; Knife usage, continual wrist and arm movements while performing required duties. Able to access high and low areas. Able to work safely and continuously while standing on your feet. Able to meet time constraints in a fast-paced environment. Able to perform cleaning tasks. Able to communicate with others. Able to safely use kitchen equipment. Able to push wheeled equipment and movable carts. Able to deliver food carts to patient units. Able to work flexible hours which includes holidays, nights and weekends. Ability to lift up to 35 pound without assistant. For lifts greater than 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
- Major Responsibilities: Team Member is responsible for completing all duties that are listed on the job routine. Duties may include working in Patient, Retail, and Catering areas of the department. Performing sanitation duties is a responsibility of all Food Service Team Members. 1)Determines if any perishable item needs to be excluded from service due to spoilage. Places spoiled food items in waste buckets. 2)Any other duty as assigned. 3)Cleans, maintains and stocks assigned areas. 4)Prepares, expedites, delivers and retrieves patient trays. Prepares and delivers nourishments and floor stock. Assists with patient food orders as necessary or assigned. This may require delivery food carts to patient units. 5)Serves cafeteria customers; Handles P.O.S. transactions; Wipes tables; restocks service stations; prepares specialty beverages 6)Follows standardized recipes, production standards, and food safety process as applicable. 7)Works in the dish room/pot and pan areas as assigned. 8)Assists with catering orders. Performs the set-up and clean-up of catering events. 9)Maintains the overall cleanliness of department, which may include the ability to clean and sanitize all heavy duty equipment, stainless steel areas, detail floors with machinery, delime steamers/dishmachine, maintain fryers, dispose of old oil, clean hood/vents and clean/maintain ovens, grill and stoves. 10)Follows task flows and notifies Lead or Coordinator of any deviation. Safety and Sanitation 1)Practices safety and sanitation techniques that meet department standards and regulatory requirements. 2)Practices "clean as you go" in day-to-day task assignments. 3)Utilizes chemicals according to department and manufacturer guidelines. 4)Practices safety and sanitation when entering patient rooms and Food and Nutrition Department. Practices Hand Hygiene as appropriate. 5)Utilizes the appropriate safety techniques in the performance of duties. 6)Uses correct body mechanics in the performance of duties. 7)Adheres to proper food handling by following guidelines established by Regulatory Agencies and the Food and Nutrition Department. Department Standards 1)Observes hospital and Food Service Department guidelines and policies. 2)Attends scheduled departmental meetings, in-services and other meetings as scheduled. 3)Completes all required CBT’s, hospital survey initiatives (example: culture of safety survey) and other training as scheduled. 4)Manages time effectively to ensure operational deadlines are met. 5)Participates in department's PI program by accepting and completing assignments; working to evaluate all processes and resolve identified criterion in order to meet standards for quality and appropriateness of patient care. Achieve positive outcomes and customer satisfaction.
- Education/Experience Required: High school, High School enrolled or GED, preferred Minimum of 1 year previous food handling experience, preferred Food Service Handler training within 3 months of hire
Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin, providing medical care through a network of doctors, hospitals, and clinics. It delivers care using current medical techniques and technology, coordinated through clinical integration, and supports patients with financial advocacy to manage hospital bills. It differentiates itself by its nonprofit, faith-based mission, focus on access for uninsured or underinsured, and emphasis on provider education and system-wide quality through clinical tools and CME. Its goal is to improve patient care and make healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of financial status.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, Illinois
Founded
1976
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Drone delivery reduces lab turnaround times and expands rural Georgia access, improving patient outcomes.
- gBETA Charlotte Health pre-accelerator attracts early-stage health startups, creating innovation ecosystem and partnership opportunities.
- Modular clinic model (32% cost reduction, 12-month delivery) enables rapid, profitable expansion across six-state footprint.
What critics are saying
- Zipline drone dependency creates single-point-of-failure risk for 100,000 annual deliveries if service disrupts.
- CMS or state regulators could restrict hospital-at-home reimbursement, eliminating Advocate's cost advantage.
- FTC antitrust scrutiny of Atrium Health Charlotte dominance could force divestitures or service restrictions.
What makes Advocate Health Care unique
- Launching country's largest hospital drone delivery system with 100,000 annual deliveries across three markets.
- Largest U.S. provider of hospital-at-home care, serving 14,000+ patients with digital-first infrastructure.
- Pioneering Pediatric Hospital at Home program, one of nation's first specialized home-based acute care offerings.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Time Off programs
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Forgiveness
Educational Assistance Program
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