Food Service Assistant

Mercy Health System; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated cafeteria worker to assemble and deliver patient trays, snacks, and supplements with a focus on accuracy and safety. The role includes sanitizing work areas, operating the dish room, and assisting patients at mealtime.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong customer service skills. Mercyhealth offers comprehensive benefits and a team-oriented environment across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service experience is desirable.
• Ability to follow scripts and safety/sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Read patient tray ticket orders and assemble trays.
• Deliver and serve patient trays, snacks and supplements.
• Assist patients with opening items and provide courteous service.
• Collect used trays, clear tables, and return items to the kitchen or dish area.
• Operate the dish machine and maintain sanitation of kitchen equipment.
• Take and record temperatures of food and equipment.
• Replenish stock with proper rotation and check supplies.
• Follow safety protocols with gloves and hair coverings.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

ESSENTIAL 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/OR 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