Food Service Assistant

Food Service Worker

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reads patient tray ticket orders and places items on trays.

Delivers / serves patient trays, snack and supplements Assist patients with opening any items

Collects patient trays from room, stacks dirty dishes on cart and returns cart to kitchen

Operates dish machine

Performs daily / weekly cleaning tasks

Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots and pans, and kitchen equipment

Maybe required to filter hot oil with mesh strainer and/or change oil in fryers

Serves cafeteria customers

Operates cash register

Portions food items as directed

Replenishes stock with proper rotation

Takes and records food temperatures

Takes and records equipment temperatures

Cleans and sanitizes work area, tables, and cabinets

Collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers

Follows scripting when delivering patient trays

Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations

Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, and proper hair coverings)

Excellent customer service skills needed when delivering patient trays

Education And/Or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Pay Range:

$16.56 - $24.01

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Generous, accruing paid time off

Paid Parental and caregiver leave

Career advancement and educational opportunities

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Annual recognition/awards events

Partner appreciation days

Family entertainment/attractions discount

Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated care across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women