Dietary Worker

Dietary Worker

This role supports the food service operations within a hospital by preparing and serving meals, assembling patient trays, and maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment. You will work across kitchen and cafeteria areas, assisting with cooking, dishwashing, tray passing, and general foodservice duties while following established procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients, the cafeteria, and special functions according to established recipes and procedures.
• Assemble patient trays accurately and promptly, ensuring all items match the patient's requests and prescribed therapeutic diet orders.
• Serve cafeteria customers in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
• Handle cash accurately and operate the cash register in the cafeteria.
• Perform dishwashing duties, including washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Support line cook activities such as basic food preparation, food production, and cooking tasks as directed.
• Carry out food preparation tasks including portioning, chopping, and assembling ingredients while following food handling and food safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas related to the preparation and serving of food, including counters, equipment, and service stations.
• Perform custodial and janitorial duties such as mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and general cleaning to keep the kitchen and dining areas sanitary and orderly.
• Sanitize surfaces, equipment, and tools regularly to meet hygiene and safety standards.
• Follow established techniques and procedures to complete duties efficiently and in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts, arriving on time and maintaining satisfactory attendance in accordance with time and attendance expectations.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed.
• Comply with all dress code requirements and maintain high standards for personal appearance and work areas.
• Use custodial equipment properly and safely in accordance with training and guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing learning and development to improve skills and performance.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform cleaning, janitorial, and custodial duties, including mopping, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing.
• Basic foodservice skills, including food handling, food preparation, food production, and dishwashing.
• Capability to support line cook and cooking tasks under supervision.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of applicable custodial equipment.
• Ability to learn and use established techniques for efficient and compliant completion of duties.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing in the role.
• Appropriate maturity of judgment and consistently high standards for work areas and personal appearance.
• Ability to attend work regularly and arrive for scheduled shifts on time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• No previous experience required; ability and motivation to learn on the job.
• Ability to comply with all applicable dress code requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in foodservice, hospitality, or a similar environment is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with cash handling and operation of a cash register is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a hospital setting, including both a brand new caf and an older kitchen.
• Strong customer service orientation when interacting with cafeteria customers and patients.
• Ability to work effectively in a production-oriented environment with multiple tasks and priorities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a mission-driven environment where your work directly supports patient care and guest satisfaction. The role offers a full-time schedule, opportunities to learn a variety of foodservice and custodial skills, and exposure to both kitchen and cafeteria operations. You will benefit from a structured setting with clear procedures, ongoing training, and the chance to grow your experience even if you are just starting your career.

Work Environment

This position is based in a hospital setting that includes a climate-controlled, brand new caf and an older kitchen. You will work around commercial kitchen equipment, dishwashing stations, and custodial tools, following strict cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards. The schedule may include nights, weekends, and some holidays to support continuous foodservice operations. The role involves being on your feet for extended periods, moving between food preparation, serving, and cleaning areas. A defined dress code applies, and you are expected to comply with all attire and appearance requirements appropriate for a hospital foodservice environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond Heights, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 Richmond Heights, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.