Cook I, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Advocate Health is a distinguished nonprofit, integrated health system that ranks as the third-largest in the United States. Originating from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health, Advocate Health operates across multiple regions under different names: Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, this expansive system provides care to nearly 6 million patients, engaging in hundreds of clinical trials and research initiatives with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine as the academic hub of the enterprise. Advocate Health’s reputation is built on its clinical innovation, commitment to exceptional health outcomes, superior consumer experiences, and dedication to value-based care. The system specializes in various medical fields, including cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and musculoskeletal programs. With a workforce of 155,000 teammates distributed across 69 hospitals and more than 1,000 care locations, Advocate Health is also a leader in medical education, providing extensive graduate medical education programs to over 2,000 residents and fellows in upwards of 200 programs. Dedicated to equity and community health, Advocate Health contributes over $6 billion annually in community benefits.

The Food and Nutrition Department at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC, is currently seeking a full-time Food Service Worker to join our dedicated team. This role is essential in delivering quality nutrition and food services to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring a positive and supportive environment through excellent customer service. Working 32 hours per week across various shifts between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm, including weekends and holidays, this position offers a competitive pay range of $19.80 to $29.70 per hour and is benefits eligible from day one.

As a Food Service Worker, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food according to established recipes and department guidelines, maintaining high quality and portion control, and adhering to sanitation standards to ensure safe food handling compliant with health department requirements. The role demands the setup and monitoring of food stations to guarantee product quality, strict compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, and the completion of essential training programs, including compliance, HIPAA, TJC/OSHA, and job-specific skills such as grilling and knife handling.

This role requires a strong commitment to team collaboration and performance improvement initiatives, including participation in meetings and activities that promote diversity. You will also be tasked with minimizing food waste, managing supplies, documenting leftovers, labeling and storing food efficiently, and following Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines to maintain food safety. The ability to operate kitchen equipment competently and the flexibility to adapt to changing kitchen environments and temperatures are also necessary. Effective communication skills are essential to interact with a diverse range of customers, patients, and staff, and a willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required to meet the demands of this critical service role.

Working within the Food and Nutrition department, you may be positioned in various settings such as kitchens, retail areas, or other food service locations. The environment involves exposure to wet floors and sharp equipment, underscoring the importance of vigilance and adherence to safety protocols. Advocate Health’s comprehensive Total Rewards program enhances this position with benefits such as immediate health insurance options (copay or HSA-eligible), generous paid time off accruing at 25 days per year, and numerous additional benefits designed to foster a fulfilling and sustainable career. This program also includes compensation opportunities like shift premiums, incentive pay, and annual performance-based increases, alongside generous retirement plans, family benefits, educational assistance, and flexible spending accounts.

Joining Advocate Health as a Food Service Worker places you at the heart of a respected, innovative health system committed to delivering equitable care and exceptional services to its community. This opportunity provides a stable and enriching work environment where your skills contribute directly to the wellbeing of patients and the overall success of the health care delivery system.