Food Service Worker

Evanston, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

health benefits

vision benefits

Dental benefits

short-term disability

long-term disability

basic life insurance

Job Description

Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago is a premier healthcare institution dedicated to delivering quality healthcare services with a strong commitment to health equity. Located in the Bronzeville area of Chicago, this full-service community hospital is focused on building meaningful relationships with its neighbors and residents, fostering a community-centered approach to healthcare. Insight Hospital and Medical Center is expanding its services to better meet community needs by developing comprehensive care plans that ensure every patient receives compassionate, expert, and impactful treatment. The hospital prides itself on a growing team devoted to world-class service and patient care that is second to none. The mission of Insight Hospital and Medical Center is to provide the most compassionate, loving, and expert healthcare experience possible, emphasizing kindness and respect for each individual who walks through its doors.

The role offered is vital to supporting the hospital's mission by providing essential food and nourishment services to patients. Working within the department, the candidate will perform a variety of duties that include preparing and serving meals, maintaining supply inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position requires handling patient trays, operating point-of-sale systems, managing food temperatures and storage, and assisting patients with menu selections as needed. Employees in this role are expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism, aligning with the hospital's values to deliver exceptional service to patients, staff, and visitors alike. With a focus on safety, hygiene, and adherence to regulatory guidelines, the role offers a dynamic and impactful opportunity for individuals passionate about contributing to healthcare through patient nourishment and customer service.

Job Requirements

H. S. diploma or GED
food handler card required within 30 days of hire
able to communicate verbally and in writing in English
able to demonstrate basic math and computer skills
able to work independently without direct supervision
able to lift 30 - 50 pounds and push or pull a cart of food trays
able to handle volatile situations
able to pay close attention to detail

Job Qualifications

H. S. Diploma or GED
food handler card required within 30 days of hire
foodservice and customer service experience preferred
able to communicate verbally and in writing in English
demonstrate reading ability
good interpersonal skills
outgoing personality
positive and pleasant demeanor
able to demonstrate basic math and computer skills
able to work independently without direct supervision
exhibit critical thinking and decision-making skills
able to function in a fast-paced work environment
able to pay close attention to detail
able to handle volatile situations
able to demonstrate a sense of urgency
able to lift 30 - 50 pounds and push or pull a cart of food trays

Job Duties

Makes deposits at the end of each shift
inventories and restocks supplies and food products
sets up serving line, ensuring temperatures are taken, recorded and within acceptable ranges
serves hot and cold items to customers
sets up items for purchase on daily basis
records replenished amounts on floor stock form for each unit
records designated refrigerator temperatures daily
performs other duties as assigned
delivers patient meals, snacks, nourishments
collects trays after meal service
delivers and collects patient selective menus
assists patients with menu selection as appropriate
prepares food for, assembles, and serves patient trays using scripts and patient identification procedures
cleans and sanitizes nourishment centers and soiled tray carts
ensures all equipment is in working order and reports equipment problems to supervisors
requisitions, delivers, stores, and tallies floor stock and nourishments
ensures all food is labeled and dated
helps receive, date, and put away deliveries
uses hospital computer and communication systems for patient meal service
operates point of sale system
cashiers according to established procedures, maintaining cash accuracy with receipts
sets up, supplies, and dismantles serving stations and organizes food supplies, dishes, utensils, and disposables according to department procedures
handles food safely following department and healthcare regulatory agency guidelines
cleans, arranges, and sanitizes work, service, and dining areas and cleans equipment frequently
performs ware washing activities including soak sink procedures, cart unloading, scrap line operation, pot and pan cleaning, dish machine operation, dish room cleaning, and cart washing
keeps all drains and floors clean and runs scrubber as assigned
assists in training personnel as assigned