Food Service Aide

Lurie Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with 5% match

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support the hospital’s dining program in the Cafeteria, main kitchen and patient tray line.

Shift: Monday–Friday 3:30 PM–8:30 PM, 20 hours weekly with rotating weekends. You will handle cash transactions, assemble meals, ensure sanitation and safety standards, and work with a team dedicated to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Food Handler Certificate (or within 30 days of hire).
• Previous experience in a food service setting.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions from written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Operates cash register and handles cash accurately.
• Organizes and assembles food and supply requisitions.
• Maintains knowledge of patient trayline positions and assembly process.
• Adheres to sanitation, safety, and infection control guidelines.
• Sets up food at stations and serves according to policy and diet regulations.
• Operates equipment safely (dishwashers, slicers, floor washers, blenders).
• Maintains adequate supply of dishes, utensils, and paper service for meals.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwashers

Food preparation equipment

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Performs a variety of food service tasks in support of the hospital food service program. Works under moderate supervision primarily in the following areas: Cafeteria, main kitchen, and patient tray line. The incumbent will be expected to adhere to establish guidelines in regard to hospital, sanitation, safety, and cash handling controls.

This is a part-time role, 20 hours per week, with rotating weekends.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–8:30 PM. Candidate must be available to work this shift, as there is no flexibility regarding the schedule.

Job Duties

• Operates cash register, collects cash and charge tickets. Dispenses correct change to customers while maintaining an efficient line speed. Follows proper cash handling protocols according to established standards.
• Organizes and assembles food and supply requisitions for department.
• Maintains working knowledge of patient trayline positions and tray assembly process.
• Follows proper cleaning standards according to regulatory agency guidelines and Infection control guidelines.
• Sets food up at proper station(s) and dispenses according to established policy, diet regulation and/or regulatory agency standards.
• Operates all equipment including dishwashers, slicers, floor washers, blenders ETC according to established standards and using proper safety techniques.
• Maintains adequate supply of dishes, utensils, glassware, and paper service to run an efficient operation during all meal services.
• Reports to work in proper and clean uniforms according to established departmental and hospital policy.
• Complies with all HIPPA, Infection Control and Safety policies.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Food Handler Certificate (or within 30 days of hire).
• Previous experience in a food service setting.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form is required.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Must be able to demonstrate a cooperative work relationship.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are important.
• Ability to follow JCAHO regulations for food handling, sanitation, and food preparation desired.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$18.50-$27.75 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship.This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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