Location US-IL-Pekin

ID 2025-14938

Category

Support Services

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Shift

Rotating

Schedule

8 Hour shifts

Weekend Requirements

Yes

Holiday Requirements

Yes

On-Call Requirements

No

Assists in the preparation and distribution of food service to patients, employees and visitors.

The Food Service Aide will work 50 % of the workday on the tray line.

• Works rotating stations through the department and other duties as assigned by the Process Coordinator


• Prepares and fills patient requests per position and station on tray line


• Prepares and serves all items with “eye” appeal


• Uses production tally sheets, to grant patient requests


• Reads the different menus provided to patients


• Maintains proper use of gloves and wears them at all times when handling food products


• Maintains proper use of using utensils and portion sizes (#8 scoops, #12 scoops and ladles, and serving spoons).


• Places the food or beverage selected on the patient's tray.

Completes job responsibilities in dish room.

• Soaks coffee cups and iced tea cups on Monday, Wednesday and Friday


• Unloads patient food carts in a timely manner


• Places all garbage in the disposal from patient trays


• Assures that dishes are stacked and placed in dishwasher


• Cleans and dries plates, glasses and silverware – and retrieves them from the washer


• Returns all plates, glasses and other utensils to the serving area for use at subsequent meals


• Washes pots and pans used in preparation of food at a separate station from the dishwasher


• Cleans shelves and other areas with disinfectant solution


• Soaks the dishwasher twice a week with L.S.R. Solution


• Cleans the kitchen using a cleaning list that is posted on hallway bulletin board

Demonstrates the ability to be a team player.

• Wears name badge and follows dress code


• Works cooperatively with peers, process coordinators, food service management and other hospital personnel


• Maintains a positive working relationship which centers on customer based needs and continuous quality improvement


• Assists process coordinators when needed


• Accepts responsibility for work area and duties


• Conducts self in a professional manner


• Delivers safe and sanitary food to patients, cafeteria and special catered events


• Maintains proper use of wearing gloves when handling food at all times


• Wears hair restraints at all times in the food service area

Fulfills MMCI and department required education. The incumbent must fulfill department and MMCI required educational training in the following areas:

• ADA – American Disability Act


• Confidentiality Video


• Hazardous Material Competency


• General Equipment safety


• Keeping You Informed meetings


• People to People

Certifications: , Education: , Work Experience:

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

The compensation range for this position is $15per hour - $24.32per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.



Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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