Food Service Worker (Patient Services, Tray Line) - Swedish Hospital at Endeavor Health-FOOD

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The Food Service Worker role at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, IL, offers both part-time and full-time positions with multiple shifts available, including weekends and holidays. The hourly compensation is $17 per hour, with additional shift and weekend pay where applicable. This position is integral to hospital and long-term care food service operations, fulfilling specialized duties related to patient diet orders and meal preparation. The Food Service Worker acts as a liaison between the patient, Food and Nutrition Services, and Nursing Services to ensure accurate meal delivery and excellent service quality.

This role entails assisting the manager with food and meal preparation, maintaining cash receipts and meal records, and helping complete daily reports. Maintaining high standards of food quality, kitchen sanitation, and safety practices are essential components of the job. Responsibilities include preparing quality food and baked goods according to planned menus, ensuring proper food storage, serving meals timely and in accordance with dietary guidelines, and using kitchen equipment safely and effectively. Attention to detail in garnishing food and maintaining clean workspaces supports patient satisfaction and health standards.

Beyond practical food preparation, the Food Service Worker is also responsible for significant cleaning tasks, including major refrigerator and kitchen equipment maintenance, garbage collection, and floor cleaning to ensure sanitary conditions. Compliance with all food safety regulations, uniform policies, and daily collaboration with management to uphold menu accuracy and food temperature standards are critical for the role. This position may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended standing or walking, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Aramark offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), work/life resources, paid time off, parental leave, and disability coverage. Benefit eligibility may vary based on location and individual status. This job fosters a dynamic and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and adapt to evolving duties, contributing to excellent food service standards in healthcare settings.