Food Service Worker

Food Service WorkerBe part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Food Service Worker at our Hyde Park medical campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.In this role, the Food Service Worker is responsible for receiving, transporting, storage, and inventory of all departmental supplies, including food items. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining sanitary conditions in all Food Service areas. May assist in the preparation and service of food.Essential Job FunctionsDispenses and handles food according to department standards for patients, employees or visitors for meals or activitiesThis includes proper proportioning and temperature and notifying cook/supervisor of problems with quantity and temperatureMaintains safety and sanitation standards of the department to ensure food quality, including thorough cleaning before and after each assignment, trash collection and disposal, and operating departmental equipmentTransport and stores food and supplies properly to maintain quality according to department guidelines and at Supervisors instructions.This includes dating and labeling food accurately for storage, checking-in and rotating stock, monitoring storage units for temperature and malfunctions, and notifying Supervisor of any issues or problemsDemonstrates knowledge of safety procedures and practices in work area as indicated by lack of injury or incidentFollows established food handling practices according to department standards to maintain sanitation and infection control by wearing gloves, hair coverings and clean uniformsSecures potentially dangerous equipment/supplies such as coffee urns, toasters, chemicals, or sharp objects to safeguard patients, visitors, and employees. Notifies Supervisor immediately of any hazards or injuriesAssists in the orientation of new staff members in the department by demonstrating basic duties of the jobMay assist with clerical services such as answering phones and maintaining accurate production, usage, and temperature recordsAttends and actively participates in department in-services and unit/department meetingsParticipates in identification and resolution of quality problemsAssumes responsibility for knowing and practicing policies and procedures for infection control, fire safety, disaster and general sanitation and safety principlesDemonstrates flexibility with additional duties and assignments to achieve the department's and hospital's goalsComplies with dress codePerforms other duties assignedRequired QualificationsHigh School Graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited bodyMust be able to read, write, use simple math, and follow oral and written instructionsAbility to work harmoniously with a variety of peopleMust show courtesy and tact, confidentiality and reasonable speed in performance of dutiesSuccessfully pass the OSHA Respiratory Fit TestOn-the-job training providedPosition DetailsJob Duties: RSA/Host/HostessShift: 2ndWork Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Hours per Week: 0.5 FTEBuilding: CCDCBA Code: 743 Service & MaintenanceGrade: 7