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Food Service Technician

Memorial Health · Lincoln, IL · $15.25–$20.42 an hour · Per diem

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to do many things at once at work.

What they are checking: Whether they can multitask, which the posting lists as a key skill.

This is a PRN role with weekends as needed. How flexible is your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can be available when the department needs coverage.

Why do you want to work in food service at a hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they understand they are part of patient care and not just serving food.

What would you do

A patient says their meal is wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check the diet order and get help instead of swapping food on their own.

How would you talk to a patient who is upset or in pain when you bring their tray?

What they are checking: Whether they can be kind and patient with people who are sick.

The cafeteria line gets busy and a coworker is behind. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they step in to help teammates without being asked, since lines move only as fast as the slowest station.

What would you do if you saw food that looked or smelled wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they will stop and report a food safety concern instead of serving it.

How do you treat a hospital visitor who is stressed or rude in the cafeteria?

What they are checking: Whether they can show courtesy even when customers are difficult.

About the work

How would you make sure a patient gets the right tray when several patients have special diets?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that the wrong tray can harm a patient with allergies or a restricted diet.

What food safety habits do you follow every day?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic food safety like handwashing, temperatures and cross-contamination.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: PRN Shift, 5:30am -2pm / 2pm - 7pm Weekends as needed Position Summary: The Food Service Tech assists in the cafeteria and patient tray line preparation of food for serving. Delivers, serves and picks up all patient trays and assist in the cafeteria tray line as directed. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. Job Description: Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Experience in food service preferred but not required. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Ability to multitask while working with others. - Ability to understand diets. - Ability to perform communication and customer relation skills. - Ability to perform interpersonal skills to interact with co-workers, medical staff, patients, customers, and visitors. Pay Transparency $15.25 - $20.42 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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