Food Service Worker - Full Time

Southern Illinois Hospital Services•Carbondale, IL

16d

About The Position

Responsible for preparing meals to order, catering, and batch cooking for patients, visitors, and staff. The role includes serving retail operations and supporting safe, sanitary, and accurate food service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Food Service Managers Certification within 30 days of hire for SJMH positions.
Food Service Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire for MHC, HH, HMC, and Cancer Institute positions.
Food Allergens Certification within 30 days of hire.
Six months of technical experience preferred.
Intermittent hand manipulation is required.
Intermittent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds is required.
Ability to stand for periods of up to four hours is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of technical experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean work areas and follow safety and sanitation guidelines.
Enter and report cash transactions.
Adjust patient meals to meet their needs while following doctors’ orders.
Keep work areas adequately stocked with food, condiments, beverages, and service ware.
Wash dishes and utensils in accordance with Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines.
Deliver and retrieve trays using required patient identifiers.
Assemble patient trays attractively and accurately.
Follow established portion-control guidelines when serving food and beverages.
Provide service to retail operations.
Prepare meals using approved food-sanitation practices.
Sweep and mop floors using approved methods.
Prepare meals to order, cater, and batch cook for patients, visitors, and staff.