Catering Specialist: Elegant Events & Food Prep

McDonough District Hospital; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457B with employer match

Company paid STD/LTD

Job summary

McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, IL is seeking a cook/kitchen support to prepare meals for catered events and maintain cafeteria areas. You will plan menus, prep salads and desserts, manage food safety, stock doctor's lounges, and assist with bar setups.

This role requires a food handler's license and ability to work in a team. The position emphasizes organized scheduling, friendly service, and adherence to sanitation standards, with on-site duties including dishwashing rotation and daily

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, write and follow written and oral instructions.
• Willingness to work in a team concept environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, sets up and/or serves catered events, and prepares salads, desserts, drinks and other food items.
• Operates dish machine and cleans work areas as needed (holiday rotation).
• Maintains stock for doctors' lounges, coin café and administration offices.
• Cleans and prepares produce; makes produce lists for weekly orders.
• Must have a food handler's license and prefer sanitation management license.
• Performs other duties as assigned in the food service department.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, IL is seeking a cook/kitchen support to prepare meals for catered events and maintain cafeteria areas. You will plan menus, prep salads and desserts, manage food safety, stock doctor's lounges, and assist with bar setups.

This role requires a food handler's license and ability to work in a team. The position emphasizes organized scheduling, friendly service, and adherence to sanitation standards, with on-site duties including dishwashing rotation and daily