Patient Dining Specialist

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in Hazel Crest, IL is seeking a Dietary Service Assistant to support food service for patients, cafeteria and events. You will prepare meals from recipes, monitor temperatures and assist with portions and tray assembly.

This role requires basic education, good English communication, teamwork, and reliability. You will maintain sanitation, operate dishwashing equipment and help ensure patient safety and service quality according to hospital guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong reading/writing and spoken English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Customer-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble food per established recipes and guidelines.
• Monitor and document food temperatures as assigned.
• Stock patient floor kitchenettes with bulk nourishment and supplies.
• Serve meals to patients, staff and guests with correct portions and temperature.
• Distribute trays and nourishment according to dietary procedures.
• Keep trayline refrigerators stocked and replenished.
• Interact with patients and staff to assist with menu selections and diet prescriptions.
• Operate dishwashing and ware washing tasks safely; clean and sanitize areas.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Customer orientation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Advocate Health in Hazel Crest, IL is seeking a Dietary Service Assistant to support food service for patients, cafeteria and events. You will prepare meals from recipes, monitor temperatures and assist with portions and tray assembly.

This role requires basic education, good English communication, teamwork, and reliability. You will maintain sanitation, operate dishwashing equipment and help ensure patient safety and service quality according to hospital guidelines.