Patient Meal Service Associate – Evening Shift

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois, is seeking a Food Service Associate in the Food and Nutrition Services department. This full-time role includes patient-facing food service on assigned units, cashier duties, food handling, and dish room sanitation.

The position requires attention to safety, confidentiality, and accuracy in record-keeping, with on-the-job training provided. Applicants should be able to work shift 4 (7:00 PM - 3:30 PM) and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills with patients, families and staff.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in food handling and records.
• Basic math and cash handling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Takes patients menu selections prior to each meal, complies with dietary restrictions on special modified diets in accordance with food allergies and sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences, when patient inquires or needs additional selections.
• Communicates and practices patient safety goals and patient confidentiality.
• Utilizes equipment in performing job functions according to department’s safety procedures.
• Assists in daily cleaning operations as needed to include dish room duties to ensure all necessary service ware is available for next meals service.
• Required to participate and attends departmental meetings and staff development programs.
• Exhibits pleasant and cheerful demeanor and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains sanitation standards of the department including disposal of waste in the proper manner, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning food service equipment.
• Merchandises, portions and serves food and meals as directed to patients, customers and guests.
• Operates cash register and collects money for food sold in retail services.
• Maintains records, logs and reports as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

POS system

Basic computer skills

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois, is seeking a Food Service Associate in the Food and Nutrition Services department. This full-time role includes patient-facing food service on assigned units, cashier duties, food handling, and dish room sanitation.

The position requires attention to safety, confidentiality, and accuracy in record-keeping, with on-the-job training provided. Applicants should be able to work shift 4 (7:00 PM - 3:30 PM) and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.