Salad Maker

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Free Parking

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a Salad Maker to join the Dietary Department. You will prepare, assemble, and serve meals for patients, café, and events, while ensuring quality, portion control, and adherence to dietary guidelines.

This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and excellent patient service. Prior hospital food service experience and English proficiency are preferred, with benefits and a union contract.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience required.
• 3 months of hospital food service experience.
• Speaks and reads English.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: follow recipes and prepare a variety of menu items.
• Customer Service: interact professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Safety & Sanitation: follow food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Time Management: prioritize tasks to meet meal service deadlines.
• Teamwork: collaborate with kitchen staff and dietitians.
• Physical Requirements: stand, walk, bend and lift up to 25 lbs.

Skills

Cooking

Food service experience

English (reading)

Recipe following

Prioritization

Instructions comprehension

Job description

Salad Maker

Saint Anthony Hospital Chicago, Illinois, United States

About this position

Salad Maker

Position Title: Salad Maker – Dietary Department
Full Time
Day Shift
Compensation: $17.05 hr starting (union contract)

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community‑centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

Position Summary

Prepares, assembles, delivers, heats, and/or serves meals and nourishments for patients, cafeteria, and catered events. This includes ensuring food quality, proper portioning, and adherence to dietary guidelines. Additionally, prepares cold menu items such as salads, sandwiches, and desserts, while also assembling deli sandwiches to order and hot retail items for customers. Maintains cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas, adheres to safety and sanitation standards, and ensures a positive dining experience for all served. This position does not provide direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Ability to follow recipes and prepare a variety of menu items, including special dietary accommodations.
• Customer Service: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Safety & Sanitation: Knowledge of and compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, including proper storage, handling, and cleaning procedures.
• Time Management: Efficiently organizes and prioritizes tasks to meet meal service deadlines.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with kitchen staff, dietitians, and other team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to [insert weight, e.g., 25 lbs.] for extended periods.

Work Experience

1 to 3 years of experience.

Position Qualifications

• Cooking experience.
• 3 months of food service experience in a hospital setting.
• Use of cooking utensils and equipment.
• Speaks and reads English.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  **Coverage begins on new hires on the first day**
• Employers match retirement plans.
• Free parking.
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays.

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

• Community Hospital with Modern Technology: Work in an environment that blends advanced tools with a missiondriven, communityfocused approach.
• Competitive Salaries: Earn a strong, marketaligned compensation package.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a soontocome transformation as we transition into a new, nextgeneration healthcare campus.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a closeknit team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Build your skills in an organization that invests in its people and encourages continuous development.
• Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse patient population and make a real impact on their health journey.
• Recognition: We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and a respected teaching hospital shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org

Salary Information

$17.05 - $17.05Hourly Wage