Patient Nutrition Food Service Associate - Tray Prep

Northwestern Medicine; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Food Services Worker to prepare cold food items for patients and cafeteria, take Room Service orders, and assemble trays. You will also perform data entry in Excel, handle basic cash, and maintain a safe, clean dining area.

This role supports NM's mission to deliver world-class care and requires attentiveness to safety and quality standards. We offer a broad benefits package and opportunities for training and development, with emphasis on patient service

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cold food items for patients and cafeteria.
• Take Room Service orders including employee/patient/family initiated orders and those patients needing assistance.
• Complete tray assembly and ensure dietary requirements are met.
• Data entry using Microsoft Excel and basic cash handling.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly cooking area and document activities.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Critical thinking

Work well under pressure

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Food Services Worker to prepare cold food items for patients and cafeteria, take Room Service orders, and assemble trays. You will also perform data entry in Excel, handle basic cash, and maintain a safe, clean dining area.

This role supports NM's mission to deliver world-class care and requires attentiveness to safety and quality standards. We offer a broad benefits package and opportunities for training and development, with emphasis on patient service