Food Service Assistant Tray Line- Per Diem 1st Shift

Advocatehealth; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant for their tray line service. This role involves ensuring patient satisfaction through accurate food service, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess basic math skills and a willingness to learn, as training will be provided. Join a team that values compassion and excellence, and be part of a supportive environment that prioritizes quality care for patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in the healthcare sector!

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Ability to follow safety practices and maintain sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient room service and tray line positions.
• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions, including cleaning all work areas.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Major Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient room service and tray line positions.
• Portions food during room service line and tray line service according to menu specifications and established guidelines.
• Replenishes food items as supplies decrease and checks trays against menus for accuracy.
• Sets up assigned room service and tray line positions, in preparation for patient meal service.
• Responds to tube system and accurately performs & delivers courtesy trays and portions food for patient courtesy trays according to menu specifications and established guidelines.
• Checks trays against menus for accuracy.
• Loads patient courtesy tray carts with appropriate trays.
• Delivers courtesy trays to designated units.
• Correctly performs dish room procedures, including setting up, bringing down dirty trays, cleaning, sanitizing, and completing duties according to procedures.
• Sanitizes pots and pans, cleans work areas, and maintains safety practices.
• Breaks down equipment following safety practices.
• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions, including cleaning all work areas, rotating, labeling, and dating food items, and wearing hairnets as designated.

Other Responsibilities

• Upholds Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's Service Commitment through equality, compassion, excellence, partnership, and stewardship.
• Uses courtesy and respect in all interactions.
• Maintains professional image and follows dress code.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, communicating with supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; no experience required, training provided.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Exposed to temperature changes, heat, cold.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance and/or 10-15 pounds frequently.
• Requires bending and other physical activities.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care