Food Service Assistant II
Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you helped a coworker when things got busy.
What they are checking: Whether they act as part of a team and pitch in without being asked.
This is per diem, 3 to 8 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays. What availability can you offer?
What they are checking: Whether they can give real availability, which is what the per diem role depends on.
How do you treat patients and visitors when you're in a hurry?
What they are checking: Whether they stay friendly and respectful even during the busiest part of a shift.
What would you do
You deliver a tray and the patient says it's not what they ordered. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stay polite, don't argue and get the right meal sent quickly.
You walk into a patient room and there's an isolation sign on the door. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they follow isolation and PPE rules instead of walking in to drop off the tray.
What would you do if you saw a spill on the floor near the serving line?
What they are checking: Whether they deal with safety hazards right away instead of leaving them for someone else.
About the work
You'd help assemble, serve and deliver meals at Elmhurst Hospital on evenings. Why is accuracy on a patient tray so important?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that a wrong food on a tray can hurt a patient with a diet restriction or allergy.
How do you check a tray before it leaves the kitchen?
What they are checking: Whether they compare the tray against the ticket every time, including diet and allergy notes.
How do you keep hot food hot and cold food cold during service?
What they are checking: Whether they know basic food safety temperatures and why they matter.
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