Patient Dining & Meal Prep Specialist

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

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.