Food Service Aide

aah; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital – Food and Nutrition is seeking a part-time team member for evening warewashing and patient meal support. Hours are 3:30-7:30 pm and/or 4:00-8:00 pm with every-other-weekend and rotating-holiday requirements.

The role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting with tray assembly, and ensuring nutrition orders are met. Candidates should be able to work with infection control standards, communicate effectively in English, and handle basic math for meal prep and

Qualifications

• Must be able to work every other weekend and rotating holidays.
• Hours are 3:30-7:30 pm and/or 4:00-8:00 pm.
• Education/Experience: 16 yrs. of age.

Responsibilities

• Performs warewashing for the department meal service program.
• Assembles patient meals and nourishments meeting prescribed diet orders.
• Maintains dish machine cleanliness and sanitation per policy and health regulations.
• Prepares trays and assists in delivering patient meals in a timely manner.
• Follows infection control procedures and department safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Education

Age 16+

Job description

Department: 11903 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Food and Nutrition

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Must be able to work every other weekend and rotating holidays. Hours are 3:30-7:30 pm and/or 4:00-8:00 pm.

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities:

Performs the warewashing for the department meal service program in accordance with department policy and in compliance with Board of Health Regulations. 1)Demonstrates team work in the performance of duties 2)Completes warewashing within the established timeframes 3)Stores all serving ware (china, trays, flatware, etc.) to meet the operational needs of the individual areas 4)Washes and sanitizes pots and pans in accordance with department procedure and Board of Health Regulations. 5)Helps to keep the dishmachine clean and sanitized. Prepares patient meals and nourishments that meet the prescribed diet order and customer expectations. 1)Assembles meal trays accurately while maintaining a high standard for tray appearance and adhering to infection control standards 2)Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations. Uses A.I.D.E.T. 3)Collaborates with hospital departments and fellow associates to meet customer expectations 4)Follows the Behaviors of Excellence 5)Assembles and delivers unit supply items and fills out coresponding paperwork Practices safety and sanitation guidelines according to Hospital and Health Department regulations. 1)Collaborates with hospital departments and fellow associates to meet customer expectations 2)Follows infection control procedures. 3)Restock assigned area as needed. 4)Removes garbage and food waste containers from all areas of the department in accordance with department policy and Board of Health Regulations 5)Performs daily and special cleaning assignments in accordance with department policy and Board of Health Regulations 6)Washes and sanitizes pots and pans in accordance with department procedure and Board of Health Regulations 7)Adheres to the dress code including the use of hairnets and non-skid shoes. Participates in the department’s Performance Improvement Plan to improve key processes and result areas. 1)Actively participates in establishing individual development goals 2)Actively participates in the department’s initiatives to improve key processes, key result areas and customer satisfaction 3)Collaborates with hospital departments and fellow associates to meet customer expectations 4)Demonstrates a supportive positive attitude Participates in area inservices, training, orientation sessions and meetings 1)Completes all online safety modules including Business Conduct and HIPPA and others as assigned. 2)Attends the annual Safety Fair Demonstrates customer focused behaviors in day to day interactions with all customer groups. 1)Addresses customer concerns within the framework of the position. Practices Service Recovery as needed 2)Acts as a positive role model for peers and fellow associates. Assists with the training of new associates as needed 3)Delivers and retrieves patient trays within the designated time frame in order to provide a smooth work flow with warewashing 4)Visits all patients on assigned units to assist in the ordering process and pick‑up trays in a timely manner using AIDET and proper infection control practices. Accurately and concisely documents paitent fluid and meal intakes. Education/Experience Required:

• 16 yrs. of age

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good level communication skills
• Speaks & writes English
• Good math skillsNone required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position spends 100 of the time on their feet
• Ability to rotate positions throughout the area
• Ability to rotate shifts between the hours of 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
• Ability to lift and push 25 pounds

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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 teammate's 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.