Host/Hostess -Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center - PT 6AM-7:30PM

The hiring establishment is a healthcare food service department specializing in providing high-quality dining room, catering, and patient services within a hospital or nursing home setting. As a key player within this department, the organization focuses on delivering nutritious and well-prepared meals to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring proper food safety and sanitation standards are rigorously maintained. This healthcare-related food service company is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where every associate is respected and encouraged to contribute toward high operational standards. The role emphasized in this description is an essential leadership position within the food service team, classified as Food Service Associate II (FSA II). This role is designed for individuals who have prior experience in food service settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, or restaurants and are keen to develop supervisory and operational skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

The Food Service Associate II serves as a team leader overseeing the dining room, catering, and patient service areas. This position involves ensuring the efficient and smooth operation of food service tasks by managing Food Service Associates (FSAs). The FSA II acts as a role model by upholding high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service. This leadership role requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, such as supervising meal preparation and service, monitoring cash handling at cashier stations, replenishing buffet areas like salad bars and dessert sections, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the dining environment. The employee in this role must demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively interact with staff and customers alike.

The FSA II is responsible for adhering to strict deadlines and operational standards that are critical within the healthcare industry where patient care and nutrition are priorities. This includes compliance with food service sanitation certifications to ensure a safe dining experience. The position requires the physical capability to perform duties such as walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance, with appropriate procedures in place for heavier lifting tasks. In summary, the FSA II is pivotal in delivering exceptional food service operations that meet the rigorous standards of a healthcare environment while fostering teamwork, respecting diversity, and maintaining integrity throughout daily duties. This role is ideal for candidates who are seasoned food service professionals seeking leadership responsibilities in a healthcare dining setting.