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Room Service Operator

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL · $19.80–$29.70 an hour · Part time

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 handled a lot of calls in a short time. How did you stay accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay accurate during the dinner rush when most calls come in.

Tell me about a time you had to work with several different people to solve a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate with nursing, kitchen staff and dietitians smoothly.

How do you stay patient with callers who are hard to understand or confused?

What they are checking: Whether they can take orders from elderly, sick or non-native speakers with care.

What would you do

A patient on a cardiac diet calls and orders a cheeseburger and fries. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain diet limits kindly and help the patient find something they like that fits.

A family member calls to order for a patient and mentions a food allergy that isn't in the system. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act on allergy information right away and communicate with nursing and the dietitian.

A patient is frustrated because their food was late and cold. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they apologize, fix the problem and stay polite with an upset patient.

What would you do if the diet order in the system looks wrong, like a clear liquid diet for a patient who says they just ate a full meal?

What they are checking: Whether they check with nursing rather than guessing or ignoring something that seems off.

The hours are 2:30 to 6:30 with rotating weekends and holidays. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the afternoon and evening meal service.

About the work

How do you check that a meal ticket matches the diet order, allergies and the right patient?

What they are checking: Whether they double-check identifiers and orders, since one wrong tray can harm a patient.

How comfortable are you entering information into a computer system quickly and accurately?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep patient diet and nourishment records correct.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11903 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Food and Nutrition Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • Hours 2:30pm - 6:30pm • Rotating weekends • Rotating holidays Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70 Major Responsibilities: Menu Selections and Communication 1)Answers room service phone calls to obtain menu selections from patients and/or patients families. 2)Communicates special patient needs to dietitians. Processing Diet Orders 1)Follows physician’s diet orders for all patients 2)Updates and maintains accurate patient card files in computer. 3)Adheres to specific standards for diets when entering selections into computer or in modifying and checking menus. 4)Ensure meal tickets are in compliance with diet orders, allergies and proper identifier on the meal tickets. 5)Updates and maintains nourishment orders to ensure diet orders are met. Communication 1)Communicates between nursing, host/hostess, and kitchen staff in order to clarify orders and provide prompt service. 2)Communicates special patient needs to dietitians. Other 1)Upholds Advocate Trinity Hospital's Service Commitment through equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship. 2)Uses courtesy and respect in all interactions with managers, co-workers, patients, staff and visitors. 3)Responds positively to all requests. Utilizes proper phone etiquette and scripting when speaking to patients. 4)Maintains professional image and follows department dress code policy. 5)Performs additional miscellaneous duties, communicating status to supervisor Training/Inservices/Meetings 1)Assists with training of other employees 2)Attends scheduled inservices and meetings. Education/Experience Required: • High School diploma or GED. 6mos-1yr experience in hospitality industry Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Ability to speak, read and write English clearly and proficiently, as related to essential job activities • Computer skills • Knowledge of medical terminology (T.I.D., B.I.D., etc.) • Math skills: conversions of oz, cc, ml • Ability to communicate effectively N/A Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Flexible work hours between 5:00 A.M. and 8:30 P.M. including weekends and holidays. • Limited exposure to hazardous conditions. • Safety and sanitation when in kitchen. • Ability to handle various tasks simultaneously especially during high patient volumes. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 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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