HOSPITAL FOOD SERVICE – COOK & HOST POSITIONSLocation: Highland Park, ILIndustry: Healthcare / Hospital Food ServiceMultiple Openings AvailableHospitality Staffing Group is currently hiring reliable and customer-focused individuals for Cook and Host positions at a local hospital. These are great opportunities for candidates who enjoy working in a professional environment and want to become part of a healthcare food-service team. COOKOpenings: 2Pay: $18.50/hourSchedule: 11:30 AM–8:00 PM or 6:30 AM-2:00 PMHours: 40 hours/weekWeekends: Rotating weekends - work one weekend, off one weekendExperience: Kitchen or restaurant experience preferredPosition OverviewThe Cook will work as part of the hospital food-service team and will be responsible for preparing food while maintaining high standards for quality, cleanliness, and food safety.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook food according to recipes and established standardsAssist with food preparation, portioning, and meal serviceMaintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchenFollow proper food safety and sanitation proceduresMonitor food temperatures and proper food storageOperate kitchen equipment safely and properlyFollow instructions and established proceduresWork effectively with other members of the food-service teamMaintain a professional and respectful environment while working around patients, staff, and visitorsQualificationsPrevious kitchen, restaurant, or food-service experience preferredFood preparation experienceUnderstanding of food safety and sanitationAbility to work in a fast-paced kitchen environmentStrong attention to detailAbility to follow recipes and instructionsDependable and punctualAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to commit to a full-time schedule and rotating weekendsHOSTOpenings: 2Pay: $17.25/hourSchedule: 4:00 PM–8:00 PMHours: Approximately 20–25 hours/weekWeekends: Most likely all weekendsExperience: No prior experience requiredPosition OverviewThe Host is an important part of the hospital's food-service operation. This position involves interacting with patients and hospital staff, assisting with meal service, and delivering meal trays to patients.This is a great opportunity for someone with strong customer-service skills who enjoys helping others and is comfortable working in a healthcare environment.ResponsibilitiesDeliver meal trays to hospital patientsInteract professionally and courteously with patients and staffAssist with food-service operationsProvide friendly and respectful customer serviceHelp ensure patients receive the appropriate meal traysMaintain cleanliness and organization in assigned areasFollow hospital food-service and safety proceduresCommunicate patient concerns or issues to the appropriate staff memberWork effectively as part of the food-service teamQualificationsNo prior experience requiredStrong customer-service skillsFriendly and professional demeanorGood communication skillsComfortable interacting with patientsReliable and punctualAble to remain on your feet for the full 4-hour shiftComfortable working in a hospital environmentWillingness to work weekends consistently