Food Service Worker

University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park campus seeks a Food Service Worker for a 2nd shift. This 100% onsite role supports meals for patients, staff, and visitors, with duties including portioning, temperature checks, sanitation, and stock control.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, ability to read/write/basic math, and strong teamwork. OSHA Respiratory Fit Test completion and on-the-job training are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math and follow instructions.
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse people.
• Completion of OSHA Respiratory Fit Test.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and handle food for patients, staff, and visitors per department standards.
• Ensure proper portioning, temperature, and quality control; notify supervisor of issues.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards; clean before/after assignments and handle waste properly.
• Transport and store food and supplies; label and rotate stock per guidelines.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and support clerical tasks when needed.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Be part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Food Service Worker at our Hyde Park medical campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Essential Job Functions

• Dispenses and handles food according to department standards for patients, employees or visitors for meals or activities
• This includes proper proportioning and temperature and notifying cook/supervisor of problems with quantity and temperature
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards of the department to ensure food quality, including thorough cleaning before and after each assignment, trash collection and disposal, and operating departmental equipment
• Transport and stores food and supplies properly to maintain quality according to department guidelines and at Supervisors instructions.
• This includes dating and labeling food accurately for storage, checking-in and rotating stock, monitoring storage units for temperature and malfunctions, and notifying Supervisor of any issues or problems
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety procedures and practices in work area as indicated by lack of injury or incident
• Follows established food handling practices according to department standards to maintain sanitation and infection control by wearing gloves, hair coverings and clean uniforms
• Secures potentially dangerous equipment/supplies such as coffee urns, toasters, chemicals, or sharp objects to safeguard patients, visitors, and employees. Notifies Supervisor immediately of any hazards or injuries
• Assists in the orientation of new staff members in the department by demonstrating basic duties of the job
• May assist with clerical services such as answering phones and maintaining accurate production, usage, and temperature records
• Attends and actively participates in department in-services and unit/department meetings
• Participates in identification and resolution of quality problems
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and practicing policies and procedures for infection control, fire safety, disaster and general sanitation and safety principles
• Demonstrates flexibility with additional duties and assignments to achieve the department's and hospital's goals
• Complies with dress code
• Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited body
• Must be able to read, write, use simple math, and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work harmoniously with a variety of people
• Must show courtesy and tact, confidentiality and reasonable speed in performance of duties
• Successfully pass the OSHA Respiratory Fit Test
• On-the-job training provided

Position Details

• Job Duties: RSA/Host/Hostess
• Shift: 2nd
• Work Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 0.5 FTE
• Building: CCD
• CBA Code: 743 Service & Maintenance
• Grade: 7