Healthcare Kitchen Cook - PT/FT, Weekend Rotations

Mercy Health System; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL is seeking hospital dietary staff to support daily kitchen and cafeteria operations. You will read tray tickets, deliver patient trays, operate the dish machine, and maintain a clean, safe dining environment for patients, residents, and visitors.

The role offers full-time or part-time shifts, weekend rotation, and opportunities to engage with a caring health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Read patient tray orders and assemble items.
• Deliver and collect patient trays.
• Operate dish machine and sanitize utensils.
• Stock replenishment and temperature recording.
• Assist with cafeteria cash register and serving.

Skills

Food safety

Cash handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dish machine operation

Job description

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL is seeking hospital dietary staff to support daily kitchen and cafeteria operations. You will read tray tickets, deliver patient trays, operate the dish machine, and maintain a clean, safe dining environment for patients, residents, and visitors.

The role offers full-time or part-time shifts, weekend rotation, and opportunities to engage with a caring health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.