FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Job Description - FOOD SERVICE WORKER (00139197)

Job Description

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Job Number:

00139197

Job Posting

: Jul 23, 2026, 12:42:11 AM

Closing Date

: Jul 28, 2026, 10:29:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time: 12:00 P.M. Shift End Time: 8:00 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 73 Posting Salary: $21.304- $22.618

Organization

: Health and Hospital Systems

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the SEIU 73 Union. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & NUTRUITION SERVICES

SHIFT: 12:00PM-8:00PM

PAY RANGE: $21.304- $22.618

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

Job Summary SEIU 73

Performs routine duties for patient food services, cafeteria, sanitation support, and special functions requiring food services. Assembles, prepares and distributes food; cleans up, washes dishes and maintains all food service areas in accordance with required sanitation procedures.

Typical Duties

• Assembles patient trays according to specified diet order. Portions and serves hot and cold food according to standards set by the department.
• Delivers food, supplies, nourishments and patient trays to points of usage.
• Stores food and supplies issued from the storeroom according to department regulations.
• Collects used patient trays and return to the department.
• Performs all routine and special cleaning as assigned, including dishwashing, washing pots and pans, equipment cleaning and sweeping and mopping floors.
• Removes food waste and trash from department areas and kitchen, cafeteria and other dietary areas.
• Disposes of waste according to established procedures.
• Operates pressure cleaning equipment, food blender, vegetable cutting machine, can opener, food brewer, dishwasher and other similar foodservice equipment.
• Operates cash register to record and receive cash sales.
• Follows hospital and department safety and sanitation policies.
• Attends in-service training and other meetings as required by the department and hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent (Must present at time of interview)
• Active Food Handler Certification accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (Must present at time of interview)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an institutional foodservice operation

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations relating to weights, measures, and tallies
• Ability to operate foodservice equipment
• Ability to work with patients and general public

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics continued

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to push, pull, reach, lift, stoop, twist and turn frequently
• Ability to lift heavy objects

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

• Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States'' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, h

Healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

• CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER