Hospital Cold Prep Cook — FIFO & Safety Focus

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Food Service Associate to prepare meals for patients and customers using standardized recipes, monitor texture, color, aroma, and taste, and ensure fresh cold food daily. You will deliver consistent, courteous service and support efficient kitchen operations.

This role requires following safety procedures, proper food storage, rotation (FIFO), attendance, and participation in mandatory trainings.

Qualifications

• Healthcare/trayline experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals using standardized recipes and ingredient control.
• Follow proper food handling and safety procedures.
• Maintain production logs and daily records.
• Attend mandatory inservices and CBTs as scheduled.
• Assist with cross-training of associates.

Skills

Healthcare/trayline experience

English proficiency

ServSafe Certification

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent knowledge

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Food Service Associate to prepare meals for patients and customers using standardized recipes, monitor texture, color, aroma, and taste, and ensure fresh cold food daily. You will deliver consistent, courteous service and support efficient kitchen operations.

This role requires following safety procedures, proper food storage, rotation (FIFO), attendance, and participation in mandatory trainings.