Food Services Assistant

Variable. Nights and weekends are required.

Pay Range

• Assembles patient and mobile meal trays/meals in accordance with approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.
• Loads and transports food carts. Delivers patient meal trays to patient rooms in accordance with established procedures.
• May provide initial service to visitors in the cafeteria by serving food and maintaining the cleanliness of the cafeteria. Responsible for operating cash register handling cash and completing daily reports and cash register balance sheets as needed.
• Performs cleaning duties using established sanitation procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria. Washes pots pans and dishes according to established procedures.
• Assists with preparation delivery setup cleanup and presentation of catered and specialized events. Assists with special days/promotions including decorating. Displays daily specials for presentation to customers. Coordinates the food preparation and presentation of all major catering.
• Prepares snacks beverages sandwiches and other patient food items in accordance with standardized recipes and approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.
• Prepares arranges serves and replenishes supplies of food beverages and condiments in retail areas and kitchen. Prepares entrees grill and deli sandwiches and salads with an emphasis on food garnishing and presentation. Replenishes food service areas to include supply of dishes utensils glassware napkins and trays.
• Delivers and stocks all nursing units doctors lounges same day surgery and emergency rooms following established procedures while adhering to productivity standards.
• Monitors food temperatures and utilizes established procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent foodborne illness.

• None Required.

• No Formal Education.

• No experience required.

• Basic knowledge in food service from within a hospital hotel restaurant or a related environment.
• Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.
• Good communication and customer service skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products. Ability to use e-mail and internet.

• Operates equipment (i.e. dish-machine tray line garbage disposal etc.) necessary to perform the job. Demonstrating ability to safely and effectively utilize necessary power equipment.
• Stands walks and reaches above shoulders the majority of the workday as well as squats bends twists kneels and climbs throughout shift.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to a maximum 5 ft.
• lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 20 lbs. of force.
• Working atmosphere also contains fumes odors and dust/dirt. floor spices etc. (Fumes are trucks dust/dirt from storeroom or cleaning agents).
• May be exposed to mechanical electrical and chemical hazards. Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• May be required to enter patient isolation rooms wearing appropriate coverings during meal service tray delivery and pick up.
• Will be exposed to sharp knives other sharp cooking utensils heat from ovens and other hazards in a kitchen environment.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program