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Food Service Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $22.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Free membership to our on-campus fitness center
401k plan with employee match

Job Description

Rush Copley Medical Center, located in Aurora, Illinois, is a well-established healthcare facility renowned for providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients. As part of the Rush University System for Health, the medical center is committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education within the community it serves. With a focus on innovation and a patient-centered approach, Rush Copley offers a range of specialized medical services, and its dedicated staff work tirelessly to maintain a supportive and healing environment.

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Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • previous food service experience preferred
  • must be able to read, write and speak English
  • must be able to follow directions
  • within 30 days of employment, must complete and provide one of the following certificates/licenses - Food Handler, Serv Safe or IL Department of Public Health license

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
  • no previous work experience required
  • presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential
  • ability to maintain a positive attitude
  • ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect
  • maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives
  • ability to use a computer
  • ability to provide clear directions and respond to employees
  • basic food-handling skills
  • willingness to be open to learning and growing
  • maturity of judgment and behavior
  • maintains high standards for work areas and appearance
  • maintains a positive attitude
  • ability to work a flexible schedule helpful
  • must comply with any dress code requirements
  • must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays
  • attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity

Job Duties

  • Reads recipes and or product directions
  • estimates food requirements
  • operates a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season and knead foodstuffs for cooking, serving and storing
  • assists in the preparation of hot and or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage
  • inspects workstations for compliance with service standards
  • cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all Sodexo, client and regulatory rules and procedures
  • sets up stations with entrees, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products and utensils
  • provides general stocking duties in service area
  • serves and replenishes food from counters and steam tables (sometimes using a conveyor food belt), and breaks down stations at the end of meal periods
  • brews coffee and tea
  • may be required to restock other beverage areas
  • interacts with customers in the serving, retail and dining areas
  • assists customers with opening containers and cutting food when requested
  • attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training
  • complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures
  • reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner
  • participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments
  • complies with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures
  • attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated
  • may work on a trayline to distribute food
  • may perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location