Food Service Assistant

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. This full-time role involves daily kitchen tasks, delivering patient trays, operating a cash register, and maintaining a sanitary environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent preferred, strong customer service, and the ability to follow safety protocols. Shifts include days and nights with flexible scheduling. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to operate a cash register.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Read patient tray ticket orders and place items on trays.
• Deliver and serve patient trays, snacks, and supplements.
• Assist patients with opening items and collecting trays after use.
• Operate dish machine and perform cleaning tasks daily/weekly.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Cashier duties

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

## Food Service AssistantApply: Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-02435**Overview**Performs daily kitchen and cafeteria duties to maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment while providing quality service to patients, residents, customers, and partners. Prepares and assembles food items, delivers and retrieves patient trays, operates and sanitizes kitchen equipment, washes dishes and pots and pans, and replenishes supplies. Maintains clean work areas, performs cashier duties as needed, and works effectively in a fast-paced environment. Maintains flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and assigned work areas based on department and system needs. **Schedule:** Full Time**Shift:** Days and Nights**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 opportunities