Food Service Worker - Hospital Cafe

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Food Service Technician and Cook

Job Description

This role supports a busy hospital food service operation by assembling patient meal trays with precision and delivering meal carts safely and on time to patient rooms. The Food Service Technician works in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring dietary accuracy, excellent customer service, and a professional presence while collaborating with a team to keep meal service running smoothly throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient meal trays accurately, ensuring each tray includes the correct food items according to individual diet orders and restrictions.
• Deliver meal carts to patient rooms safely and efficiently, following established routes and hospital protocols.
• Verify patient information and diet requirements before placing items on trays to support patient safety and special dietary needs.
• Assist at various food service stations during peak times, including trayline, preparation, and service areas, depending on operational needs.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail to prevent errors in meal orders, portioning, and tray setup.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff, responding politely to questions and requests.
• Support a high-volume operation that serves over 700 guests per day by working quickly and efficiently without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure timely meal delivery and smooth coordination across shifts.
• Follow all hospital and food service safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards while working in food preparation and delivery areas.
• Lift and carry items up to 50 pounds and push meal carts up to 100 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Work assigned shifts of 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with the flexibility to be available for both as needed.
• Participate in a rotating weekend schedule to support a 24/7 hospital operation.

Essential Skills

• At least 1.5+ years of experience in the food service industry, preferably in a fast-paced environment such as a busy restaurant.
• A minimum of 1.5+ years of job tenure at previous employers, demonstrating reliability and commitment.
• Proven ability to work in a high-volume setting serving hundreds of guests per day while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Willingness and ability to work both 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. shifts, as needed.
• Flexibility to work rotating weekends in a 24/7 hospital environment.
• High level of attention to detail, particularly in following diet orders and assembling accurate meal trays.
• Professional demeanor appropriate for a hospital setting, including respectful communication and adherence to standards.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to help wherever needed in the department.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant or similar high-volume food service environment.
• Comfort working in a modern, technology-enabled hospital facility.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and support multiple stations as required.
• Strong time management skills to meet strict meal delivery schedules.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within a structured healthcare food service operation.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a modern, clean, and recently built hospital facility that offers stability and consistent hours in a 24/7 environment. When work is available, you can request additional hours, providing flexibility and the opportunity to increase your income. Upon transitioning to a direct role, you can access strong healthcare benefits and long-term career potential. The organization supports internal growth, with many leaders having started in entry-level positions, creating a clear pathway for advancement for motivated and hardworking team members.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced hospital environment that operates around the clock. The facility is the newest hospital in the area, offering a very clean, modern, and well-maintained setting. You will work in food service areas, trayline stations, and patient care floors, frequently moving between the kitchen and patient rooms while pushing meal carts. The operation serves over 700 guests per day, so the pace is consistently busy and requires focus and efficiency. Shifts typically run from 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and team members are expected to be available for both, including rotating weekends. The role involves regular lifting of up to 50 pounds and pushing up to 100 pounds, and you will follow hospital safety, sanitation, and professional conduct standards appropriate for a healthcare setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Round Rock, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Round Rock,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.