Food & Nutrition Team Member - Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Major Responsibilities Team Member is responsible for completing all duties that are listed on the job routine. Duties may include working in Patient, Retail, and Catering areas of the department. Performing sanitation duties is a responsibility of all Food Service Team Members. Determine if any perishable item needs to be excluded from service due to spoilage. Place spoiled food items in waste buckets. Any other duty as assigned. Clean, maintain and stock assigned areas. Prepare, expedite, deliver and retrieve patient trays. Prepare and deliver nourishments and floor stock; assist with patient food orders as necessary or assigned, which may require delivery food carts to patient units. Serve cafeteria customers; handle P.O.S. transactions; wipe tables; restock service stations; prepare specialty beverages. Follow standardized recipes, production standards, and food safety processes as applicable. Work in the dish room/pot and pan areas as assigned. Assist with catering orders; perform set-up and clean-up of catering events. Maintain overall cleanliness of the department, including heavy-duty equipment, stainless steel areas, detailed floors with machinery, delime steamers/dishmachines, fryers, disposal of old oil, hood/vent cleaning, and ovens, grills, and stoves. Follow task flows and notify Lead or Coordinator of any deviation. Practice safety and sanitation techniques that meet department standards and regulatory requirements. Practice "clean as you go" in day-to-day task assignments. Utilize chemicals according to department and manufacturer guidelines. Practice safety and sanitation when entering patient rooms and the Food and Nutrition Department. Practice hand hygiene as appropriate. Utilize appropriate safety techniques in the performance of duties. Use correct body mechanics in the performance of duties. Adhere to proper food handling by following guidelines established by regulatory agencies and the Food and Nutrition Department. Observe hospital and Food Service Department guidelines and policies. Attend scheduled departmental meetings, in-services, and other meetings. Complete all required CBT’s, hospital survey initiatives (example: culture of safety survey), and other training as scheduled. Manage time effectively to ensure operational deadlines are met. Participate in the department's PI program by accepting and completing assignments; evaluating processes and resolving identified criteria to meet quality and appropriateness of patient care. Achieve positive outcomes and customer satisfaction. Education/Experience Required High school, High School enrolled, or GED, preferred. Minimum Experience Minimum of 1 year previous food handling experience, preferred. Food Service Handler training within 3 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to fill out simple reports related to essential job activities. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to accurately count and perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to relate to a diverse audience of individuals. Basic computer skills (N/A). Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Exposure to extreme temperature changes (heat in dish room, ovens, steam table; cold in freezers). Stand for long periods of time (95%). Exposed to many cleaning chemicals. All food service jobs require repetitive movements (e.g., knife usage, continual wrist and arm movements during duties). Able to access high and low areas. Able to work safely and continuously while standing on your feet. Able to meet time constraints in a fast‑paced environment. Able to perform cleaning tasks. Able to communicate with others. Able to safely use kitchen equipment. Able to push wheeled equipment and movable carts. Able to deliver food carts to patient units. Able to work flexible hours, which includes holidays, nights, and weekends. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts greater than 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Advocate Health Care