Food Service Associate in Aurora, Illinois at Rush Copley Medical Center

Position Summary:

To provide prompt, quality service in an efficient manner to all employees, visitors, and guests.

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Within 30 days of employment, must complete & provide one of the following certificates/license – Food Handler, Serv Safe or IL Department of Public Health license.

$15.00-$22.50

Our benefits package includes:

• Free membership to our on-campus fitness center
• A 401k plan with employee match

RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here.

Position Performance Area/Expectations:

Sanitation

• Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.

• Operate dishwashing machines and manual washing stations in accordance with sanitation standards.

• Ensure clean items are properly stored and organized for reuse.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dish room work areas.

• Responsible with removal of trash, food waste, and recyclables from dish room areas.

• Maintain dishwashing equipment and report malfunctions or maintenance needs.

• Follow proper handling and use of cleaning chemicals and supplies.

• Support kitchen and service teams by ensuring a consistent supply of clean service ware.

• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), and Health Department regulations.

• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may often exceed 8 hours.

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull dish racks and equipment.

• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive motions.

• Ability to work in wet and humid conditions.

• Attend required training, safety meetings, and pre-shift briefings.

• Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safe work practices.

• Report accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions promptly.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Disposal

• Safely disposes of garbage/cardboard boxes properly into garbage compactor; utilizes correct body mechanics at all times.
• Recycles cans and other materials into correct bin according to hospital policy

RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here.