Food Service Worker-Part Time, Evenings
About The Position
The Food Service Worker at Northwestern Medicine’s Kishwaukee Hospital prepares cold food items and supports food service operations for patients and the cafeteria. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The position includes taking room service orders, assembling trays, maintaining food safety and sanitation, entering data, handling cash, cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment, and assisting with stock. The schedule is 3:30–9:00 PM and includes alternating weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays. The listed hourly pay range is $17.00–$22.10.
Requirements
- Excellent customer service and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Nice To Haves
- One year of customer service experience.
- Familiarity with diet restrictions.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cold food items for patients and the cafeteria.
- Take room service orders initiated by employees, patients, or family members, including orders for patients who need assistance.
- Complete tray assembly.
- Ensure food meets safety and sanitation regulations and complete required documentation.
- Perform data entry using Microsoft Excel.
- Handle basic cash transactions.
- Maintain a safe, clean, neat, and orderly cooking area.
- Follow department policies and programs.
- Promote satisfaction with food quality and service, using problem-resolution skills as needed.
- Complete daily position checklists, cleaning duties, and required documentation.
- Complete mandatory in-service trainings and meet employee health requirements.
- Wash and sanitize food service equipment used for patient and cafeteria service.
- Return items to their proper storage locations.
- Exercise independent judgment when needed.
- Assist with putting away stock using the FIFO (first in, first out) method.
- Clean and sanitize cafeteria service items, the dish machine at the end of the shift, the work area, and food service carts.
Benefits
- Northwestern Medicine describes a range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; detailed benefits and eligibility depend on employment classification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
