About this role
Food Service Worker-IHR
IL, United States
Job Description
Be part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Food Service Worker at our Hyde Park medical campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
In this role, the Food Service Worker is responsible for receiving, transporting, storage, and inventory of all departmental supplies, including food items. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining sanitary conditions in all Food Service areas. May assist in the preparation and service of food.
Essential Job Functions
Dispenses and handles food according to department standards for patients, employees or visitors for meals or activities
This includes proper proportioning and temperature and notifying cook/supervisor of problems with quantity and temperature
Maintains safety and sanitation standards of the department to ensure food quality, including thorough cleaning before and after each assignment, trash collection and disposal, and operating departmental equipment
Transport and stores food and supplies properly to maintain quality according to department guidelines and at Supervisors instructions.
This includes dating and labeling food accurately for storage, checking-in and rotating stock, monitoring storage units for temperature and malfunctions, and notifying Supervisor of any issues or problems
Demonstrates knowledge of safety procedures and practices in work area as indicated by lack of injury or incident
Follows established food handling practices according to department standards to maintain sanitation and infection control by wearing gloves, hair coverings and clean uniforms
Secures potentially dangerous equipment/supplies such as coffee urns, toasters, chemicals, or sharp objects to safeguard patients, visitors, and employees. Notifies Supervisor immediately of any hazards or injuries
Assists in the orientation of new staff members in the department by demonstrating basic duties of the job
May assist with clerical services such as answering phones and maintaining accurate production, usage, and temperature records
Attends and actively participates in department in-services and unit/department meetings
Participates in identification and resolution of quality problems
Assumes responsibility for knowing and practicing policies and procedures for infection control, fire safety, disaster and general sanitation and safety principles
Demonstrates flexibility with additional duties and assignments to achieve the department's and hospital's goals
Complies with dress code
Performs other duties assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited body
Must be able to read, write, use simple math, and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to work harmoniously with a variety of people
Must show courtesy and tact, confidentiality and reasonable speed in performance of duties
Successfully pass the OSHA Respiratory Fit Test
On-the-job training provided
Position Details
Job Duties: Varies
Shift: Varies
Work Hours: Varies
Hours per Week: 0.1 FTE
Building: Varies
CBA Code: 743 Service & Maintenance
Grade: 7
Job Identification 5630
Job Category Operations
Posting Date 09/25/2026, 12:57 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, US
Work Location Type On Site
Bargaining Union 743SM
Shift Rotate
Position Type PRN
Min Salary 20.40
Max Salary 22.78
FTE 0.1