Food Service Worker - Food & Nutrition, Part-time. Evenings

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Food Services Worker I, where your contributions will support the mission of providing exceptional service to patients and staff. This role involves preparing food items, taking orders, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. You'll utilize your problem-solving skills to enhance customer satisfaction while working in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to quality, this position offers a great opportunity to grow and make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, or 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Food Handler certification must be obtained within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold food items for patients and cafeteria.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation regulations are met.
• Assist with stock management using FIFO method.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Problem Resolution Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cash Register

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Description

The Food Services Worker I 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.

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.
• 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

Required:

• High School graduate or GED required or, in lieu of education, must have one to three years’ experience in a cafeteria, healthcare, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality setting, preferably in tray line or dish/pot position.
• Food Handler certification within 180 days of hire.
• Able to operate a cash register and various kitchen equipment (blenders, food processors, dish machine, label maker, etc.); possesses manual dexterity and motor skills to work equipment as needed.
• Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Physical Demands Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 12 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

Preferred:

• Six months previous food service experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.