Food Service Worker - Full Time
Company: Southern Illinois Healthcare
Role summary
Food Service Worker - Full Time is a full-time role at Southern Illinois Healthcare in Carbondale, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-25. Salary: USD 16–24 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Food Service Worker - Full Time
- Company
- Southern Illinois Healthcare
- Location
- Carbondale, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Hospitality
- Salary
- USD 16–24 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-25
You can get your foot in the door with Southern Illinois Healthcare in this supportive food service role, which offers great flexibility with various shifts to choose from. It is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for reliable work without needing a degree, especially since the starting pay is quite competitive.
Job description
Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.
Available Shift Options
We are hiring for multiple schedules, including:
Day Shift
Evening Shift
Overnight Shift
Weekend Shift Opportunities
Flexible scheduling options may be available based on department needs.
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):
$16 To
$24 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:
http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
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