Kitchen Dishwasher — Fast-Paced & Sanitation Focus

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a dedicated kitchen helper to support daily meal service for patients and staff. You will clean dishes, sanitize surfaces, and help maintain a orderly kitchen.

The role requires attention to sanitation standards, ability to follow instructions, and reliable teamwork in a busy healthcare environment. Prior kitchen experience is preferred but not required.

You will work under established schedules to ensure timely food delivery for morning and lunch meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year general kitchen experience preferred.
• Must follow sanitation standards.
• Ability to work with and serve various age groups.
• Good communication and ability to follow written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all tableware, pots and pans, utensils, other kitchen equipment and surfaces are clean and sanitary.
• Performs routine work with little or no deviation from accepted practices.
• Clean dishes by hand or machine, and deliver meals.
• Plan daily work schedule of routine cleaning duties.
• Uphold professional working relationships and follow department rules.

Skills

Ability to work with various agegroups

Good communication

Follow written/verbal instructions

Sanitation standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a dedicated kitchen helper to support daily meal service for patients and staff. You will clean dishes, sanitize surfaces, and help maintain a orderly kitchen.

The role requires attention to sanitation standards, ability to follow instructions, and reliable teamwork in a busy healthcare environment. Prior kitchen experience is preferred but not required.

You will work under established schedules to ensure timely food delivery for morning and lunch meals.