Food Service Worker - UChicago Medicine - Ingalls Patient Svc & Retail

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, operating in 15 countries around the world. With a commitment rooted in service and united by purpose, Aramark serves millions of guests daily through its diverse range of offerings in various sectors including education, healthcare, business, and leisure. The company places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and equal employment opportunity, ensuring that every employee is valued and treated with respect regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. Aramark fosters a culture where every individual is encouraged to develop their talents, pursue new challenges, and achieve professional growth.

The Food Service Worker position at Aramark plays a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of food quality, sanitation, and safety within the kitchen environment. This role entails assisting the manager with meal and food preparation, managing cash receipts and meal records, and completing daily reports to ensure smooth operations. The worker is responsible for delivering excellent food service by adhering to scheduled meal times, following food safety regulations, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the work area. Additionally, the position demands physical stamina as it may involve lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended periods of standing and walking, and the use of personal protective equipment. It also requires open availability including nights and weekends, making it essential for candidates to be flexible and reliable.

In this capacity, the Food Service Worker will prepare quality food and baked goods according to the planned menu, ensure accurate and sanitary storage of foods, and properly use kitchen equipment such as knives. The worker coordinates with management daily to prepare menus, supervises food temperature requirements, and implements garnishments that enhance meal presentation and customer satisfaction. The role also involves thorough cleaning duties including scrubbing counters, sanitizing steam tables, maintaining garbage collection areas, and following established procedures to uphold sanitation standards.

A unique aspect of this role is its direct interaction with patients in healthcare settings, where the Food Service Worker delivers and collects patient trays, ensures compliance with therapeutic diets, obtains food preferences or dislikes when possible, and communicates patient food needs efficiently with the Food and Nutrition Services Department. The role supports clinical staff in providing basic nutrition care and maintaining inventory and temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers. Candidates should have sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow instructions accurately, the ability to work quickly under pressure, and a Food Service Certificate where applicable. Overall, this position offers an hourly wage of $15.00, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid leave options, making it a fulfilling opportunity for those seeking a meaningful role in food services with a reputable global company.