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 supports the hospital food service program by performing food service tasks and housekeeping functions, primarily in the cafeteria, kitchen, dish room, and transportation areas. The role works under minimum supervision and requires adherence to sanitation, personal grooming, health, customer service, and portion control standards, as well as organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

This part-time position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on an evening shift, either 1:00 PM–9:30 PM or 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. The employee works every weekend and holidays. The position is located at Feinberg/Galter, FL BS. Compensation is $21.50 per hour, plus a $0.97 per-shift differential. It is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. New employees become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their starting date.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 12 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull with force up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of food service experience, preferably with a healthcare 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.
• Use proper food handling techniques and work safely, including moving carts, stacking dishes, and mopping spills.
• Comply with established sanitation standards and work procedures.
• Clean, dice, and portion fruits and vegetables; plate desserts and salads for serving.
• 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 department 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 inform production areas about food quantities.
• Follow approved serving procedures.
• Operate dishwashing-area equipment, including setting up, breaking down, and cleaning and sanitizing it after each use.
• Record dish machine temperatures before meal runs.
• Wash and sanitize pots and pans manually as required.
• Assist with moving, cleaning, and storing food supplies.
• Follow sanitation procedures, attend mandatory department in-services and meetings, and comply with departmental and hospital policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first of the month following the starting date for new employees.

What This Job Offers

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