Hospital Prep Cook — Fresh, Safe, Patient-Focused

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a healthcare food service worker to prepare and deliver nutritious meals for patients and staff. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety through proper handling and FIFO.

Strong English communication and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment are required. Responsibilities include quality food preparation, customer service, and adherence to shift schedules.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of healthcare/trayline experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Quality Food Preparation: uses standardized recipes and checks texture, color, aroma, and taste.
• Delivers excellent customer service and maintains a professional image.
• Safe Food Handling: proper storage, labeling, dating, cooking, FIFO rotation.
• Demonstrates good time management and adheres to schedules and policies.
• Participates in mandatory inservices and training; cross-trains other associates.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Trayline experience

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a healthcare food service worker to prepare and deliver nutritious meals for patients and staff. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety through proper handling and FIFO.

Strong English communication and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment are required. Responsibilities include quality food preparation, customer service, and adherence to shift schedules.