Food Service Assistant I - Oasis Cafe - Rotating

Endeavor Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shift/hours

Incentive pay for select positions

Annual increases based on performance

Career growth opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program savings

HSA options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Food Service Assistant I to prepare and serve meals, operate a cash register, and maintain clean, sanitary conditions in a fast-paced hospital café environment.

The role requires English proficiency and basic food service knowledge; sanitation certification is preferred. Shifts may include mornings, with weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. Full-time, 40 hours per week, with benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Certification: Sanitation Certification is preferred.
• Experience: The ability to write, speak, and read in English. Knowledge and practical experience in food service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director of Nutrition and Food Service with accountability to the team facilitator and team, prepares and serves food, operates cash register, cleans and sanitizes the work area. Works efficiently as a team member, ensuring high satisfaction from each customer.
• Prepares and serves food and hot and cold beverages to customers in assigned area. Assembles sandwiches and salads. May cook grilled foods such as hamburgers or bacon. May heat soups or other prepared foods.
• Restocks supplies as necessary. Replenishes napkins, silverware, condiments and other related consumables to ensure adequate supplies are available to the customers.
• Operates cash register, charges appropriately for items, accepts cash and refunds change. Counts and prepares daily cash receipt deposits. Responds to customer questions and comments in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in work area. Cleans equipment, tables, counter tops, trays, and utensils.
• Prepares café for opening and closing according to special task lists. Ensures all surfaces, floors, food areas and eating areas are cleaned according to food and sanitation standards and hospital policy.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
• Adheres to all HACCP policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all Endeavor Health standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Food preparation

Cash handling

Team collaboration

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$17.05 - $23.85 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Hourly Pay Range

$17.05 - $23.85 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Food Service Assistant I
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time, 40 hours
• Hours: Shifts may fall between 6:30am-7pm with rotating weekends and holidays
• Required Travel: no

What You Will Do

• Reporting to the Director of Nutrition and Food Service with accountability to the team facilitator and team, prepares and serves food, operates cash register, cleans and sanitizes the work area. Works efficiently as a team member, ensuring high satisfaction from each customer.
• Prepares and serves food and hot and cold beverages to customers in assigned area. Assembles sandwiches and salads. May cook grilled foods such as hamburgers or bacon. May heat soups or other prepared foods.
• Restocks supplies as necessary. Replenishes napkins, silverware, condiments and other related consumables to ensure adequate supplies are available to the customers.
• Operates cash register, charges appropriately for items, accepts cash and refunds change. Counts and prepares daily cash receipt deposits. Responds to customer questions and comments in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in work area. Cleans equipment, tables, counter tops, trays, and utensils.
• Prepares café for opening and closing according to special task lists. Ensures all surfaces, floors, food areas and eating areas are cleaned according to food and sanitation standards and hospital policy.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
• Adheres to all HACCP policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all Endeavor Health standards, policies, and procedures.

What You Will Need

• Certification: Sanitation Certification is preferred.
• Experience: The ability to write, speak, and read in English. Knowledge and practical experience in food service is desirable.

Benefits (For Full Time Or Part Time Positions)

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.