Food Service Assistant

Overview

Performs daily kitchen and cafeteria duties to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, residents, customers, and partners while providing quality service. Operates dishwashing equipment, washes pots and pans, and cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and work areas. Maintains cleanliness and organization while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Performs additional duties as assigned and remains flexible to work alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during peak periods. Adapts to scheduling changes and work area assignments based on departmental and organizational needs. Schedule: Part Time Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collects patient trays from rooms, 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. Takes and records equipment temperatures Cleans and sanitizes work area, tables, and cabinets. Collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers. Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, and proper hair coverings) Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

PAY RANGE

$15.60 - $22.62 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 Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

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 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