Patient Meal Service Specialist

Advocate Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Dietary Service Worker to prepare meals for patients, staff, and guests in a hospital setting. You will assemble meals according to recipes, monitor temperatures, and stock nourishment areas to ensure timely service and accuracy of dietary orders.

The role requires good communication, English literacy, and the ability to work in a team while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Candidates should be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Customer-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assembles food for patients, cafeteria and events according to recipes and guidelines.
• Monitors temperatures and documents as assigned.
• Stocks patient floor kitchenettes and nourishments per par levels.
• Distributes meals and snacks to patients, staff and guests with proper portion control.
• Operates and cleans food service equipment safely and reports malfunctions.
• Interacts with patients by phone or bedside to assist with menu selections within dietary prescriptions.
• Adheres to safety, sanitation and security guidelines.

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Dietary Service Worker to prepare meals for patients, staff, and guests in a hospital setting. You will assemble meals according to recipes, monitor temperatures, and stock nourishment areas to ensure timely service and accuracy of dietary orders.

The role requires good communication, English literacy, and the ability to work in a team while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Candidates should be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.