Food Service Assistant

Mercy Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks a dedicated Food Service Associate to support daily patient meal service in Illinois. You will read tray tickets, prepare and deliver meals, and assist with cafeteria operations while upholding strict sanitation standards.

This role emphasizes excellent customer service, accurate temperature checks, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital kitchen environment. On-site position with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read tray tickets and deliver meals.

Responsibilities

• Read patient tray ticket orders and assemble items.
• Deliver trays to patient rooms and assist with opening items.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Operate dish machine and manage waste and recycling.
• Take and record temperatures as required.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dish machine

Cash register

Job description

OVERVIEWSupports daily food service operations by preparing, assembling, delivering, and collecting patient meal trays while providing excellent customer service. Assists with cafeteria service, dishwashing, food portioning, stocking, and cleaning while following all food safety, sanitation, and temperature-monitoring standards.SCHEDULE: 40-hours per weekESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReads patient tray ticket orders and places items on trays.Delivers / serves patient trays, snack and supplements Assist patients with opening any itemsCollects patient trays from room, stacks dirty dishes on cart and returns cart to kitchenOperates dish machinePerforms daily / weekly cleaning tasksWashes and sanitizes dishes, pots and pans, and kitchen equipmentMaybe required to filter hot oil with mesh strainer and/or change oil in fryersServes cafeteria customersOperates cash registerPortions food items as directedReplenishes stock with proper rotationTakes and records food temperaturesTakes and records equipment temperaturesCleans and sanitizes work area, tables, and cabinetsCollects and places garbage and trash in designated containersFollows scripting when delivering patient traysAdheres to department safety and sanitation regulationsUse protective barriers (gloves, apron, and proper hair coverings)Excellent customer service skills needed when delivering patient traysEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.PAY RANGE:$16.56 - $24.01Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women