Food Service Worker Delnor Casual Day & Second shift

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Illinois seeks a Food Service Worker for casual shifts. This role involves preparing cold food items, taking orders, and ensuring food safety and sanitation. Candidates should have excellent customer service and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to withstand stress in the job. The position has rotating hours, with every other weekend required. Benefits are not guaranteed due to the casual nature of the position. Join this healthcare team to make a positive impact!

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Familiar with safety and sanitation practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cold food items for patients and cafeteria.
• Takes Room Service orders from patients and families.
• Completes tray assembly and ensures food safety.
• Handles data entry and basic cash management.
• Maintains cleanliness in the cooking area.
• Basic cash handling.
• Maintains a safe, clean, neat and orderly cooking area.
• Ensures all department policies and programs are adhered to.
• Ensure satisfaction in quality and service using problem resolution skills as necessary.
• Completes daily position checklists, cleaning duties and all required documentation.
• Completes all mandatory in-service trainings and meets employee health requirements.
• Washes and sanitizes all food service equipment used for patients and cafeteria service.
• Replaces items to their proper place of storage.
• Demonstrates ability to exercise independent judgment in times of need.
• Assist with putting away stock using the FIFO method.
• Cleans and sanitizes cafeteria service items.
• Cleans dish machine at end of shift.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area.
• Cleans and sanitizes food service carts.

Skills

Customer service skills

Critical thinking

Stressor tolerance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Food Service Worker Delnor Casual Day & Second Shift

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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Food Services Worker reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Prepares cold food items and assists in various support activities.
• THIS IS A CASUAL POSITION MEANING THAT THE HOURS PER WEEK ARE NOT GUARANTEED. NO BENEFITS.
• ROTATING SCHEDULE.
• EVERY OTHER WEEKENDS IS REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cold food items for patients and cafeteria.
• Take Room Service orders including employee/patient/family initiated orders and those patients needing assistance.
• Complete tray assembly.
• Ensures food meets all safety and sanitary regulations and completes all required documentation.
• Data entry using Microsoft Excel.
• Basic cash handling.
• Maintains a safe, clean, neat and orderly cooking area.
• Ensures all department policies and programs are adhered to.
• Ensure satisfaction in quality and service using problem resolution skills as necessary.
• Completes daily position checklists, cleaning duties and all required documentation.
• Completes all mandatory in-service trainings and meets employee health requirements.
• Washes and sanitizes all food service equipment used for patients and cafeteria service.
• Replaces items to their proper place of storage.
• Demonstrates ability to exercise independent judgment in times of need.
• Assist with putting away stock using the FIFO (first in, first out) method.
• Cleans and sanitizes cafeteria service items.
• Cleans dish machine at end of shift.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area.
• Cleans and sanitizes food service carts.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 12 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• One-year customer service experience.
• Familiar with diet restrictions.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.