Food Service Attend III - Food Service Department, Part-time, Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Attendant III performs food service and housekeeping tasks in support of the hospital food service program, working under minimum supervision primarily in the cafeteria, kitchen, dish room, and transportation areas. The role follows established sanitation, personal grooming, health, customer service, and portion-control standards. It is part-time, 24 hours per week, with evening shifts scheduled from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The position works every weekend and holidays and is based at Feinberg/Galter; FL BS. The union hourly rate is $21.50, plus a $0.97 per-shift differential. This is a non-exempt role eligible for overtime. New employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following their start date.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks.
• Able to lift or carry up to 12 pounds and exert a push/pull force of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of food service experience, preferably with a health care background.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comprehension of and ability to follow JCAHO regulations for food handling, sanitation, and food preparation.
• Chicago Sanitation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks.
• Operate equipment such as coffee dispensers, smoothie machines, and soda dispensers after receiving instructions.
• Use proper food-handling techniques and follow established sanitation standards and work procedures.
• Work safely, including moving carts without damaging equipment or property, stacking dishes, and mopping spills to prevent falls.
• Clean, dice, and portion fruits and vegetables, and plate desserts and salads.
• Operate elevators and transport patient meal carts and special-request trays to the correct locations.
• Set up and break down serving lines as required.
• Serve cafeteria customers, including carving meat.
• Fill, maintain, and clean dispensers while following portion-control guidelines.
• Fill, maintain, and clean food condiment areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Clean tables, carts, floors, shelving, and other small equipment in the food service department.
• Supply serving lines with food and keep the production area informed about food quantities.
• Follow approved serving procedures.
• Operate dishwashing-area equipment, including setting it up, breaking it down, and sanitizing it after each use; record dish machine temperatures before meal runs.
• Wash and sanitize pots and pans manually when required.
• Assist with moving, cleaning, and storing food supplies.
• Attend mandatory department in-services and meetings and follow departmental and hospital policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Benefits eligibility for new employees beginning on the first of the month following their starting date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED