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Catering Associate – Food Service Department, Part-time, Evenings

Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, Cook County

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Strong fit if you want hands-on evening food service inside a major Chicago academic health system and are comfortable on-site hospital environments. Weak fit if you need remote work or a clinical track; this listing is catering support, not clinical care.

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As a part-time evening Catering Associate in Northwestern Medicine’s Food Service Department, you would support patient and visitor meal service: assembling trays, delivering or setting up meals, restocking stations, keeping service areas clean, and coordinating with kitchen and unit staff during dinner rush in a hospital setting.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing is for Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Cook County (remote flag off).

What does the schedule look like?

The title specifies part-time evenings in the Food Service Department; exact hours are not in the provided DATA.

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Website: nm.org

Northwestern Medicine is the healthcare system of Northwestern University, located in Chicago, Illinois. It include research hospitals, acute care facilities, and academic centers.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Join Northwestern Medicine as a Catering Associate in our Food Service Department—a rewarding part-time evening position based in Chicago. We're looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented professional to help deliver exceptional food service and hospitality across our healthcare campus. About the Role As a Catering Associate, you'll support our Food Service Department's mission to provide high-quality meals and catering services to patients, staff, and visitors. Working evening shifts, you'll be essential to maintaining food safety standards, quality presentation, and outstanding customer service in our clinical and administrative dining operations. What You'll Do Prepare and plate food items according to recipes and plating standards Safely operate food service equipment and follow sanitation protocols Set up, service, and break down catering stations for events and daily service Monitor and maintain food inventory, reporting supply needs promptly Provide courteous, efficient service to patients, visitors, and team members Clean and organize food preparation and service areas to ensure food safety compliance Support special catering requests and event coordination as assigned What We're Looking For High school diploma or equivalent (preferred) Food handling certification or willingness to obtain one Prior experience in food service or catering Ability to work evening hours and adapt to scheduling needs Strong teamwork and communication skills Physical capability to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods Genuine commitment to food safety and customer service excellence About Northwestern Medicine Northwestern Medicine is a premier integrated healthcare system serving the Chicago area and Cook County communities. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond clinical care to every detail of the patient and staff experience, including exceptional food service. How to Apply Ready to join our team? Apply directly through this listing and take the next step in your food service career with Northwestern Medicine.

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