Food Service Coordinator

Trinity Health; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Illinois is seeking a Full-time Day Shift role responsible for coordinating the patient meal service team, including the diet office, tray assembly, tray delivery, and dish room functions. You will perform opening and closing duties and ensure compliance with hospital policies while maintaining open communication with senior staff.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience and a High School Diploma, with preferred culinary/administrative background.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.
• Preferred: Administrative or technical background acquired through completion of 2 - 3 years of college
• Specify Degree(s): Culinary experience acquired through culinary school or years of experience in institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination of patient meal service team, including diet office, tray assembly, tray delivery and dish room functions.
• Performs opening and closing responsibilities of department.
• Adheres and monitors unit, departmental and hospital policies and procedures and compliance.
• Maintains open dialogue with Senior Managers, managers, dietitians, supervisors, nursing, and support services staff regarding all aspects of patient meal service.
• Implements all THS FANS policies as they are rolled out.
• Assures that patient services colleagues are properly supported and have the tools they need to accomplish job duties.
• SECURITY - Monitors and assures security of assets such as safe monies, two-way radios, computers, food product, equipment, keys, etc.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES - Leads in services prior to each meal period as needed. Documents quality indicator and makes corrective action when indicated. Monitors safety standards. Documents accident and safety incidents of visitors and staff.
• Plans, monitors and conducts employee training.
• Participate in job related training and in-service education.
• Performs other duties as assigned to facilitate the operation flow of the Food and Nutrition Department.

Education

High School Diploma

Administrative or technical background

Culinary experience / culinary school

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

What You Will Be Doing:

• Responsible for the coordination of patient meal service team, including diet office, tray assembly, tray delivery and dish room functions.

• Performs opening and closing responsibilities of department.

• Adheres and monitors unit, departmental and hospital policies and procedures and compliance.

• Maintains open dialogue with Senior Managers, managers, dietitians, supervisors, nursing, and support services staff regarding all aspects of patient meal service.

• Implements all THS FANS policies as they are rolled out.

• Assures that patient services colleagues are properly supported and have the tools they need to accomplish job duties.

• SECURITY - Monitors and assures security of assets such as safe monies, two-way radios, computers, food product, equipment, keys, etc.

• QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES - Leads in services prior to each meal period as needed. Documents quality indicator and makes corrective action when indicated. Monitors safety standards. Documents accident and safety incidents of visitors and staff.

• Plans, monitors and conducts employee training.

• Participate in job related training and in-service education.

• Performs other duties as assigned to facilitate the operation flow of the Food and Nutrition Department.

Minimum Education:

• Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

• Preferred: Administrative or technical background acquired through completion of 2 - 3 years of college

• Specify Degree(s): Culinary experience acquired through culinary school or years of experience in institutional setting.

Minimum Experience:

• Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

• Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Compensation :

Pay Range: $17.30 - $26.81 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits :

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honour the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran