Food Service Assistant Lead - Patient Food Services

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift & Holiday pay premiums

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Food Service Assistant Lead to supervise and direct meal preparation and serving, while ensuring quality standards and sanitation across the kitchen team.

This full-time role requires supervisory experience in food service, fluency in English, and the ability to train staff. Shift hours vary across mornings and weekends, with opportunities for growth within a hospital dining program.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Food sanitation experience. One year of supervisory food service experience.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: The interpersonal skills necessary to train and supervise departmental employees. The ability to read, write, and speak in English.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Tray-line Supervisor, directs the preparation and serving of meals; maintains Continuous Quality Improvement Standards; oversees sanitation of work areas; supervises and evaluates employees.
• Supervises Diet Aides and Sanitation Specialists in preparing for and serving meals.
• Assists in the training and evaluation of employees.
• Documents Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Control Standards in the computer; ensures adherence to standards.
• Oversees sanitation procedures for Diet Aides and Sanitation Specialists; adheres to hospital and departmental sanitation regulations.
• Assists in coordinating and presenting in-service continuing education material.
• Maintains kitchen equipment; requests preventative and emergency repairs; documents accordingly.
• Maintains employee schedule; replaces absent employees as needed on a daily or weekly basis.
• Adheres to departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment. Attends mandatory in-service programs.
• Adheres to the hospital's Guest Relations policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$18.68 - $26.15 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Sign on bonus: None
• Position: Food Service Assistant Lead
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time, 40 hours
• Hours: M-F, Sat & Sun 5:30am-2pm, 11am-7:30pm, 12pm-8:30pm
• Required Travel: None

What you will do

• Reporting to the Tray-line Supervisor, directs the preparation and serving of meals; maintains Continuous Quality Improvement Standards; oversees sanitation of work areas; supervises and evaluates employees.
• Supervises Diet Aides and Sanitation Specialists in preparing for and serving meals.
• Assists in the training and evaluation of employees.
• Documents Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Control Standards in the computer; ensures adherence to standards.
• Oversees sanitation procedures for Diet Aides and Sanitation Specialists; adheres to hospital and departmental sanitation regulations.
• Assists in coordinating and presenting in-service continuing education material.
• Maintains kitchen equipment; requests preventative and emergency repairs; documents accordingly.
• Maintains employee schedule; replaces absent employees as needed on a daily or weekly basis.
• Adheres to departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment. Attends mandatory in-service programs.
• Adheres to the hospital's Guest Relations policy.

What you will need

• Education: The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of four years of high school, or equivalent.
• Experience: Food sanitation experience. One year of supervisory food service experience.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: The interpersonal skills necessary to train and supervise departmental employees. The ability to read, write, and speak in English.

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.