Food Service Assistant

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital is seeking a Food Service Assistant to read tray tickets, assemble and deliver patient meals, snacks and supplements. You will assist patients, handle dishwashing duties, and help maintain sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas.

The role requires excellent customer service and may involve serving cafeteria customers and operating the cash register. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with competitive pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Reads patient tray ticket orders and places items on trays.
• Delivers/serves patient trays, snacks and supplements.
• Assists patients with opening items.
• Collects patient trays from room, stacks dirty dishes on cart and returns cart to kitchen.
• Operates dish machine and maintains cleanliness of work areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area, tables, and cabinets; washes dishes, pots and pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Serves cafeteria customers and operates cash register.
• Portions food items as directed; replenishes stock with proper rotation.
• Takes and records food temperatures and equipment temperatures.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Food Service AssistantApply: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-02655**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Reads patient tray ticket orders and places items on trays.* Delivers / serves patient trays, snack and supplements Assist patients with opening any items* Collects patient trays from room, stacks dirty dishes on cart and returns cart to kitchen* Operates dish machine* Performs daily / weekly cleaning tasks* Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots and pans, and kitchen equipment* Maybe required to filter hot oil with mesh strainer and/or change oil in fryers* Serves cafeteria customers* Operates cash register* Portions food items as directed* Replenishes stock with proper rotation* Takes and records food temperatures* Takes and records equipment temperatures* Cleans and sanitizes work area, tables, and cabinets* Collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers* Follows scripting when delivering patient trays* Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations* Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, and proper hair coverings)* Excellent customer service skills needed when delivering patient trays **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**High 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, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.