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FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT; FT, 2nd shift

Advocate Health · Sheboygan, WI

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you worked a busy shift with a lot of tasks going at once, like tray assembly, deliveries, and cafeteria service. How did you keep track of everything?

whether the candidate can prioritize and stay organized under the pace of a hospital food service line

Tell me about a time a customer or patient was upset about their food or service. What did you do?

customer service composure and de-escalation skills in a healthcare setting

This role has you on your feet most of the shift, lifting up to 40 pounds and moving carts. Tell me about a job where the physical demands were similar.

realistic expectation-setting and physical readiness for the role

Tell me about a time you had to follow a set of cleaning or sanitation procedures exactly, even when it felt slow or repetitive.

reliability in following standardized procedures rather than cutting corners

Technical

Walk me through how you would check that a patient tray matches the diet order before it leaves the kitchen.

basic understanding of diet guideline compliance and attention to detail with patient safety implications

What do you know about safe food temperature ranges, and how would you check a food item before serving it?

working knowledge of food safety and foodborne illness prevention

Have you ever handled a cash register or closed out a cash drawer? Walk me through how you balanced it at the end of a shift.

basic cash handling accuracy and honesty

What's your experience using computers or tablets at work, like for email or looking up information?

comfort with basic computer tasks like Microsoft Office and internal systems

Situational

Say you're delivering a tray to a patient in an isolation room. What steps would you take before going in?

whether the candidate understands infection control procedures and will follow protective protocols without being reminded

If you noticed the dish machine wasn't sanitizing properly partway through a shift, what would you do?

judgment around escalating equipment or sanitation problems rather than working around them

You're asked to help set up a catered event while also keeping up with your regular tray line duties. How would you handle that?

ability to juggle competing priorities without letting core duties slip

If a coworker on your shift wasn't pulling their weight and it was slowing down meal delivery, what would you do?

teamwork and conflict handling in a fast-paced, interdependent shift environment

This shift runs 11:30 to 8:00 with every other weekend and rotating holidays. How does that schedule fit with your life right now?

genuine availability and long-term fit with the schedule to reduce early turnover

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11903 AMC Sheboygan County - Food and Nutrition Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Hours: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm shift. including every other weekend and rotating holidays. Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30 Major Responsibilities: • Assembles patient and mobile meal trays/meals in accordance with approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards. • Loads and transports food carts. Delivers patient meal trays to patient rooms in accordance with established procedures. • May provide initial service to visitors in the cafeteria by serving food and maintaining the cleanliness of the cafeteria. Responsible for operating cash register, handling cash and completing daily reports and cash register balance sheets as needed. • Performs cleaning duties using established sanitation procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria. Washes pots, pans, and dishes according to established procedures. • Assists with preparation, delivery, setup, cleanup and presentation of catered and specialized events. Assists with "special days/promotions", including decorating. Displays daily specials for presentation to customers. Coordinates the food preparation and presentation of all major catering. • Prepares snacks, beverages, sandwiches and other patient food items in accordance with standardized recipes and approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards. • Prepares, arranges, serves and replenishes supplies of food, beverages and condiments in retail areas and kitchen. Prepares entrees, grill and deli sandwiches, and salads with an emphasis on food garnishing and presentation. Replenishes food service areas to include supply of dishes, utensils, glassware, napkins and trays. • Delivers and stocks all nursing units, doctors' lounges, same day surgery and emergency rooms, following established procedures while adhering to productivity standards. • Monitors food temperatures and utilizes established procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent foodborne illness. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • None Required. Education Required: • No Formal Education. Experience Required: • No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Basic knowledge in food service from within a hospital, hotel, restaurant or a related environment. • Ability to read and understand written and oral communications. • Good communication and customer service skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers. • Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products. Ability to use e-mail and internet. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Operates equipment (i.e. dish-machine, tray line, garbage disposal, etc.) necessary to perform the job. Demonstrating ability to safely and effectively, utilize necessary power equipment. • Stands walks and reaches above shoulders the majority of the workday as well as squats, bends, twists, kneels and climbs throughout shift. • Must be able to: • lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to a maximum 5 ft. • lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance. • Must be able to: • push/pull with 20 lbs. of force. • Working atmosphere also contains fumes, odors, and dust/dirt. floor, spices, etc. (Fumes are trucks, dust/dirt from storeroom or cleaning agents). • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards. Protective clothing must be worn as necessary. • May be required to enter patient isolation rooms wearing appropriate coverings during meal service tray delivery and pick up. • Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in a kitchen environment. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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