Food Service Representative

Aurora, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $15.00 - $22.00

Benefits

Free membership to our on-campus fitness center

A 401k plan with employee match

Job Description

Rush University Medical Center, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a premier academic medical center known for its innovative patient care, research, and medical education. As part of Rush Health, the medical center commits to providing the highest quality of healthcare while promoting a positive environment for patients and employees alike. Rush University Medical Center integrates health, education, and research, which makes it a unique establishment that not only focuses on treating illnesses but also on advancing medical knowledge through groundbreaking research and training future healthcare professionals. The institution is accredited by various health organizations and is respected nationally and internationally... Show More

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 entrées, 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

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