Patient Services Lead - Hospital Food Service

Advocate Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Barrington, IL is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to support hospital dining operations. You will train staff, assign tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure timely meal service for patients and staff, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Requires a High School Diploma, ServSafe Food Handler certification within 1 year, and about 3 years of experience in hospital or large-scale food service.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Food Handler certification within 1 year.
• High School Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Train and orient employees and students; assign tasks and monitor progress.
• Assist with interviewing and staff development; interpret policies and update staff.
• Manage schedules and staffing levels; oversee timely completion of work.
• Direct food service staff to ensure efficient service and quality production.
• Resolve customer complaints and help with infection control and safety.
• Forecast food quantities for patients and cafeterias; track meal census.
• Coordinate purchasing, tray-line and special function requests.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards; inspect equipment.
• Occasionally perform food preparation, serving, cashiering, and related duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Self-directed

Food service knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email skills

Job description

Advocate Health in Barrington, IL is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to support hospital dining operations. You will train staff, assign tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure timely meal service for patients and staff, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Requires a High School Diploma, ServSafe Food Handler certification within 1 year, and about 3 years of experience in hospital or large-scale food service.