Catering Associate

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (

Free parking

Retirement plan matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Saint Anthony Hospital is seeking a Catering Associate to perform patient food service, tray assembly, and delivery on assigned units. You will manage menu selections, accommodate dietary restrictions, and coordinate with nursing staff to ensure accurate diet prescriptions.

The role emphasizes patient care with a friendly, helpful attitude in a hospital setting. The position is full-time with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 3 months of food service experience in a hospital setting.
• Use of cooking utensils and equipment.
• Speaks and reads English.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Takes patients' menu selections prior to each meal.
• Comply with dietary restrictions and diet orders.
• Offer alternatives within prescribed diets for allergies and preferences.
• Assemble trays according to the menu on tray tickets.
• Coordinate with nursing to ensure accuracy of diet prescriptions.
• Complete catering rounds after tray delivery to check for other needs.
• Retrieve trays from patients' rooms after rounds.
• Maintain accurate patient information in assigned units.
• Assist the dietitian with monitoring of special diet patients.
• Report patient-related problems to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Food service experience

English proficiency

Prioritization

Following instructions

Use of cooking utensils

Job description

Position Title: Catering Associate - Dietary Department

Full Time

Rotating Shift

Compensation: $17.05hr starting (union contract)

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org

Position Summary

Responsible for patient food service on assigned units, menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, in- between meal food delivery. Exhibits a friendly, caring attitude to patients when introducing the catering program, taking menu selections, delivering trays, inquiring during catering rounds and retrieving trays.

Responsibilities

• Takes patients' menu selections prior to each meal.
• Comply with food and nutrition restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations. (Throughout Shift)
• Offers alternatives to the menu as allowed on the prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies and sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences, when the patient inquires or needs additional selections. (Throughout Shift)
• Assembles trays according to the patient’s menu on tray tickets in a timely and accurate manner.
• Interacts with nursing to ensure patients’ diet prescriptions are accurate, and patients’ food needs are met.
• Completes catering rounds after passing trays to inquire if the patient needs anything else.
• Retrieves trays from patients’ rooms shortly after completing the round.
• Maintains accurate and current information for each patient in assigned unit(s).
• Assists the dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets or have a calorie count ordered.
• Communicates any patient-related problems/concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner following departmental procedures.

Work Experience

1 to 3 years of experience.

Position Qualifications

• 3 months of food service experience in a hospital setting.
• Use of cooking utensils and equipment.
• Speaks and reads English.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Coverage begins on new hires on the first day**
• Employers match retirement plans.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Free parking.
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays.

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

• Community Hospital with Modern Technology: Work in an environment that blends advanced tools with a mission-driven, community-focused approach.
• Competitive Salaries: Earn a strong, market-aligned compensation package.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a soon-to-come transformation as we transition into a new, next-generation healthcare campus.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a close-knit team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Build your skills in an organization that invests in its people and encourages continuous development.
• Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse patient population and make a real impact on their health journey.
• Recognition: We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and a respected teaching hospital shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Saint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.