Food Service Associate

45 Fayette County Hospital; Vandalia (IL); On-site; USD 22,234 - 33,351; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site classroom learning programs

Generous tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

45 Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia is hiring for a patient food service position. Under direct supervision, you will perform food service duties including assembling nourishments, delivering food carts, and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation.

This part-time role requires a high school diploma and a Food Handler's Certificate within 30 days of hire. Compensation ranges from $16.14 to $24.21 per hour based on experience. Benefits include tuition reimbursement and on-site learning programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assembles nourishments and special diet foods.
• Delivers food carts to patient care units.
• Ensures safe operation of all food service equipment.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Nutritional Services Director or Supervisor, performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties, as well as other related tasks.

Schedule: 10:00am – 3:30pm or 3:00pm – 7:30pm, with weekend and holiday rotation.

Compensation: $16.14 – $24.21 per hour, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembles nourishments, floor stocks, and special diet foods as necessary.
• Complies with sanitation regulations and standards established by all regulatory agencies.
• Delivers food carts to patient care units; returns carts to kitchen at designated times.
• Participates in tray assembly of cold ticket items; may assist with hot items as needed.
• 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; washes specified items by hand (e.g., pots, pans, knives) and puts clean dishes and utensils away.
• Maintains a safe work environment by cleaning as needed; keeps work areas neat and tidy, including walk‑in refrigerators and storage areas; performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Food and Nutritional Services Director.
• Ensures the safe operation of all food service equipment.
• May assist in cafeteria as needed – serving, cleaning, cashiering.
• Prepares and delivers items as requested by patient care units or patients.
• Records and monitors all quality control indicators.
• Stocks all food supplies in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Sweeps and mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.

Requirements

• High School diploma (required).
• Food Handlers Certificate (within 30 days of hire) – Sarah Bush Lincoln, Food Safety Manager – National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.

Benefits

On-site classroom learning programs, internet courses, and generous tuition reimbursement program.