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Working at Children's Memorial

Food Service Aide

  • Food Service
  • Chicago (Lincoln Park)
  • Part time
  • Day/evening

To perform a variety of food service tasks in support of the hospital food service program. The incumbent will work under moderate supervision primarily in the following areas: Cafeteria, main kitchen, and dish-room. The incumbent will be expected to adhere to establish guidelines in regard to hospital, sanitation and safety standards, and cash handling controls.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Operate cash register, collect cash and charge tickets and dispense correct change to customers, while maintaining an efficient line speed.
  • Organize and assemble food and supplies requisitions for department and others within hospital campus.
  • Maintain working knowledge of all positions on patient tray assembly belt; select food items on tray belt by reading patient selection.
  • Set up and break down serving lines as required. Cleans and disinfects tables, chairs, stoves, ovens, counters, hoods, mixers, blenders, meat saws, grinders, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Operate dishwashers to clean dishes, utensils, glasses, cups, and other items.
  • Fill, maintain, and clean various liquid dispensers, food condiments, refrigerators and freezers and ice cream machines.

FTE status: PT-40

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred; 1-2 years of food service experience within a healthcare setting is desired.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form is required.
  • Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills are important.
  • Prefer Chicago Public Health Food Handling Certification. Ability to follow JCAHO regulations for food handling, sanitation and food preparation desired.
 

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