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Trinity Health · Melrose Park, IL · $17.50–$24.44 an hour · Part time

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked in a busy kitchen and things got behind. How did you catch up?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and calm in a fast-paced kitchen.

How do you help with stocking and ordering so the kitchen doesn't run short?

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to inventory and tell the supervisor before supplies run out.

What would you do

You realize halfway through service that you're going to run out of an entree. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they tell the supervisor early and help find a substitute rather than letting the line run dry.

This is a part-time rotating shift job. How do you handle changing schedules?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover rotating shifts, including early mornings and weekends.

A coworker isn't following food safety rules. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up or tell a supervisor to protect patients and staff.

About the work

Walk me through how you use a menu and a production sheet to plan what you'll cook for a shift.

What they are checking: Whether they can figure out quantities and timing from production sheets so food is ready on time.

How do you make sure hot food stays at a safe temperature until it's served?

What they are checking: Whether they know food safety temperatures and check them, since patients are often medically fragile.

You cook for both the cafeteria and patient trays. How is cooking for patients different?

What they are checking: Whether they understand special diets like low sodium or pureed and why following the recipe exactly matters.

Why is it important to follow a standardized recipe exactly instead of adjusting it to taste?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that hospital recipes control nutrition and portions for patients on restricted diets.

How do you prevent cross-contamination with allergens like peanuts or shellfish?

What they are checking: Whether they take allergen control seriously, since a mistake could seriously harm a patient.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Great career advancement opportunity for anyone with relevant experience! Come be a part of our Food Services Team! Loyola Medicine offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment that challenges colleagues to deliver compassionate and uncompromising care. As we teach, we learn. As we learn, we heal. And as we heal, we improve people's lives. Loyola is committed to patient satisfaction and with world-class colleagues, we will continue to be recognized for our reputation of outstanding care. Benefits: 403(b) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement • Prepares, seasons and cooks various foods for consumption in cafeteria or patient rooms. Reviews menus and production schedules to determine quantities needed, plans cooking schedule in conjunction with supervisor and assists with stocking/ordering. • Prepares food by following standardized recipes and procedures for food production. Reviews daily menus, recipes and production sheets to determine quantities, methods and timing required. Utilizes a variety of cooking methods such as baking, roasting, steaming, grilling and frying as required. Ensures all foods meet standards for quality of taste and temperature. • Ensures food supplies are adequate for service area and determines additional quantities needed. May take pans of food to point of service when needed. • Constantly ensures food preparation areas are clean, sanitized and orderly at all times. Uses proper chemicals and techniques to clean work surfaces, tools and equipment. Maintains standards for personal hygiene by wearing properly cleaned uniform at all times. • Properly documents leftover foods, uses correct food labeling system, accurately logs temperature of foods, and accurately completes production records, noting both amounts prepared and leftover. • Participate in job related training and in-service education. • Performs other duties as assigned to facilitate the operation flow of the Food and Nutrition Department. Position Requirements : Minimum Education: • Required: N/A - Not Applicable • Preferred: High School Diploma • Specify Degree(s): Culinary training acquired through culinary school or years of experience in institutional setting Minimum Experience: • Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience • Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Compensation Pa y Range: $ 17.50 - $ 24.44 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or c opy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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