Food Service Worker I

Southern Illinois Healthcare•Carbondale, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing meals to order, catering and batch cooking for patients, visitors and staff. Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) offers rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free.

Requirements

6 months, preferred
Intermittent hand manipulation required
Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds
Required to stand for periods of up to 4 hours
Food Service Managers Certification (SJMH only) - Within 30 days of hire
Food Service Handlers Certification (MHC, HH, HMC, Cancer Institute) - Within 30 days of hire
Food Allergens Certification - Within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains clean work area following all safety and sanitation guidelines
Enters and reports cash transactions.
Adjusts meals to meet the needs of the patient while following doctor’s orders
Keeps all work areas adequately stocked with food, condiments, beverages and service ware.
Washes dishes and utensils following Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines in all actions.
Delivers and retrieves trays using required patient identifiers in all interactions.
Attractively and accurately assembles patient trays.
Follows established portion control guidelines when serving food and beverages
Responsible for service to retail operations.
Prepares meals using approved food sanitation practices
Sweeps and mops floors using approved methods.