Food Service Worker - Part Time

Company: Southern Illinois Healthcare

Role summary

Food Service Worker - Part Time is a part-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 - Part Time
Company
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Work arrangement
on-site
Employment type
part-time
Category
Hospitality
Salary
USD 16–24 per hour
Experience level
0-2
Degree required
No
Date posted
2026-10-25

You can earn a solid hourly wage here while enjoying the flexibility of various shift options, including weekends and overnights. It is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a healthcare provider without needing a formal degree to get started.

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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