Food Service Associate

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Food Service Associate in Mattoon, IL. This per diem role covers tray preparation, dishwashing, and patient room service support. You will help set up trays, sanitize areas, and ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities include tray assembly, assisting with hot items as needed, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment. Perks include flexible 16-hour weekly shifts and experience in a hospital nutrition setting.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in hospital dietary operations preferred.
• Ability to follow HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Complies with sanitation regulations and standards established by all regulatory agencies.
• Effectively participates in tray assembly of cold ticket items.
• May assist with hot items as needed.
• Ensures foods are covered, labeled, dated and timed per HACCP guidelines.
• Ensures tray items include silverware, condiments, etc.
• Ensures returned trays/dishes are washed and sanitized promptly.
• Maintains safe operation of all food service equipment.
• May assist in Basement Bistro - serving, cleaning, cashiering.
• Records and monitors all quality control indicators.
• Stocks all food supplies per regulatory guidelines.
• Sweeps department.

Skills

Tray assembly

Sanitation knowledge

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Food Service Associate

Job Description

Food Service Associate is responsible for two primary roles, Starter and Dishwashing. They are also responsible for initial tray set-up of patient room service trays and for washing dishes upon return of trays. They must properly clean, sanitize, and maintain service, preparation, and delivery areas and equipment in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Department: Food and Nutrition

Hours: Per Diem, 16 hours a week required

Required: Food Handlers Cert within 30 days of hire

Pay: based on experience, starting at $16.54/hour

Responsibilities

• Complies with sanitation regulations and standards established by all regulatory agencies.
• Effectively participates in tray assembly of cold ticket items.
• May assist with hot items as needed.
• Ensures that all foods are covered, labeled, dated and timed in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Ensures that all necessary items are located on the meal tray as it starts on the tray line. (Proper tray type, silverware, condiments, etc).
• Ensures that returned trays / dishes are washed and sanitized promptly.
• Maintains the safe operation of all food service equipment.
• May assist in Basement Bistro as needed - serving, cleaning, cashiering.
• Records and monitors all quality control indicators.
• Stocks all food supplies in accordance with regulatiory guidelines.
• Sweeps department.

Requirements

• Food Handlers Certificate (within 30 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$16.54 - $25.24

Pay based on experience