Food Service Worker - Full Time

CO03 Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare meals to order, cater and batch cook for patients, visitors and staff in Carbondale, Illinois. The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines and accurate tray assembly, with compensation in the $16–$24 per hour range.

Shifts include Day, Evening, Overnight, and Weekend options, with flexible scheduling possible based on department needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food Service Managers Certification (within 30 days of hire - SJMH only).
• Food Service Handlers Certification (MHC, HH, HMC, Cancer Institute).
• Food Allergens Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean work area following safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Enters and reports cash transactions.
• Adjusts meals to meet patient needs per doctor's orders.
• Keeps work areas stocked with food, condiments, beverages and service ware.
• Delivers trays using patient identifiers.
• Prepares meals using approved sanitation practices.

Job description

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Available Shift Options

• Day Shift
• Evening Shift
• Overnight Shift
• Weekend Shift Opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options may be available based on department needs.

Position Summary

Responsible for preparing meals to order, catering and batch cooking for patients, visitors and staff.

Principal Accountabilities

• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Licenses and Certification

• Within 30 days of hire: Food Service Managers Certification (SJMH only)
• Food Service Handlers Certification (MHC, HH, HMC, Cancer Institute)
• Food Allergens Certification

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: 6 months, preferred
• Physical Activities: Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds
• Required to stand for periods of up to 4 hours

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains clean work area following all safety and sanitation guidelines
• Enters and reports cash transactions.
• Adjusts meals to meet the needs of the patient while following doctor’s orders
• Keeps all work areas adequately stocked with food, condiments, beverages and service ware.
• Washes dishes and utensils following Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines in all actions.
• Delivers and retrieves trays using required patient identifiers in all interactions.
• Attractively and accurately assembles patient trays.
• Follows established portion control guidelines when serving food and beverages
• Responsible for service to retail operations.
• Prepares meals using approved food sanitation practices
• Sweeps and mops floors using approved methods.

Compensation

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $16 To $24

SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free. We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development. As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well‑being of all the people in the communities we serve. Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey.