Patient Meal Prep & Tray Service Specialist

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare's Herrin Hospital is hiring a part-time Food Service Worker responsible for preparing meals to order, catering and batch cooking for patients, visitors and staff. Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, assembling trays, following safety guidelines, and reporting cash transactions.

Requires 6 months' technical experience and a high school diploma; certifications to be obtained within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification within 30 days: Food Service Managers Certification (SJMH only).
• Certification within 30 days: Food Service Handlers Certification (MHC, HH, HMC, Cancer Institute).
• Food Allergens Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean work area following safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Enter and report cash transactions.
• Adjust meals to meet patient needs per doctor’s orders.
• Keep work areas stocked with food, condiments, beverages and service ware.
• Wash dishes and utensils per IDPH guidelines.
• Deliver and retrieve trays with patient identifiers.
• Assemble patient trays accurately and attractively.
• Follow portion control guidelines when serving food and beverages.
• Responsible for service to retail operations.
• Prepare meals using approved sanitation practices.
• Sweep and mop floors using approved methods.

Skills

Technical experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare's Herrin Hospital is hiring a part-time Food Service Worker responsible for preparing meals to order, catering and batch cooking for patients, visitors and staff. Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, assembling trays, following safety guidelines, and reporting cash transactions.

Requires 6 months' technical experience and a high school diploma; certifications to be obtained within 30 days.