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Food Service Worker - Part Time

Southern Illinois Healthcare
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026

About the role

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Location: Herrin, IL
Shift: Days
Time Type: Part Time
Facility/Clinic Name: Herrin Hospital
 

Position Summary

  • Responsible for preparing meals to order, catering and batch cooking for patients, visitors and staff.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality

Education

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Licenses and Certification

  • Within 30 days of hire:
    • Food Service Managers Certification (SJMH only)
    • Food Service Handlers Certification (MHC, HH, HMC, Cancer Institute)
    • Food Allergens Certification

Experience and Skills

  • Technical Experience: 6 months, preferred

Physical Activities

  • Intermittent hand manipulation required
  • Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds
  • Required to stand for periods of up to 4 hours

Role Specific Responsibilities

  • Maintains clean work area following all safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Enters and reports cash transactions.
  • Adjusts meals to meet the needs of the patient while following doctor’s orders
  • Keeps all work areas adequately stocked with food, condiments, beverages and service ware.
  • Washes dishes and utensils following Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines in all actions.
  • Delivers and retrieves trays using required patient identifiers in all interactions.
  • Attractively and accurately assembles patient trays.
  • Follows established portion control guidelines when serving food and beverages
  • Responsible for service to retail operations.
  • Prepares meals using approved food sanitation practices
  • Sweeps and mops floors using approved methods.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

$15.50 - $23.25

To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:

http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

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