Food Services Worker

Food Services Worker (Patient Dining Associate)

This full-time Food Services Worker (Patient Dining Associate) role supports hospital meal service by preparing and assembling patient trays, handling menu selections and special requests, and maintaining galley and floor stock. You will work in a clean, climate-controlled hospital environment, staying in the food service area rather than directly interacting with patients, while helping ensure that meals are delivered accurately and on time to support patient health and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide meal service to hospital patients by assembling trays and menus in accordance with established guidelines and diet orders.
• Prepare, portion, and package food items following food safety and portion control standards.
• Assemble meals according to the menu, prescribed diet order, and correct protocol for each patient.
• Support tray line operations, including tray building, tray passing coordination, and food production tasks.
• Handle special meal requests and ensure galley and floor stock are maintained and replenished as needed.
• Communicate patient diets, meal delivery details, and special requests with the patient care team to ensure accuracy.
• Set up the work area and organize supplies and products before, during, and after each shift.
• Clean and sanitize work stations, equipment, and utensils to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Use kitchen equipment and materials properly and safely in accordance with hospital and food safety procedures.
• Perform general labor tasks related to food service, including basic cleaning, packaging, and hospitality support.
• Deliver nourishment efficiently by coordinating with the broader food service team to meet scheduled meal times.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by ensuring prompt, accurate, and courteous meal service support.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food service, food preparation, or food production in a similar environment.
• Ability to assemble meal trays accurately according to menus, diet orders, and established protocols.
• Knowledge of basic food safety principles and ability to follow food safety and portion guidelines.
• Comfort working on a tray line, including tray building, tray passing coordination, and related food service tasks.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure correct meals, portions, and diet requirements are met.
• Ability to maintain a clean and sanitized work station, equipment, and utensils.
• Capability to organize and restock supplies and products before, during, and after shifts.
• Basic customer service skills and a professional, friendly approach in a hospital setting.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment and materials properly and safely.
• Reliability to work full-time shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., including every other weekend.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, customer service, or general labor within food service environments.
• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare food service setting.
• Familiarity with packaging food items for patient or guest service.
• Comfort working in a structured, protocol-driven environment with clear standards and procedures.
• Willingness to learn hospital diet orders and communicate effectively with clinical staff.

Why Work Here?

You will join a hospital-based team that offers clear opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. The role provides access to strong benefits and a stable, supportive environment where your contribution to patient care is valued. You can build your skills in a professional setting while developing a long-term career path in healthcare and food services.

Work Environment

This position is based in a hospital food service department within a clean, climate-controlled environment. You will work primarily in the kitchen and galley areas and will not be directly patient facing, instead supporting meal service from the food service area. The schedule consists of full-time shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with every other weekend required. The workplace emphasizes cleanliness, sanitation, and safe use of kitchen equipment, with a focus on organized workstations and adherence to food safety standards. You can expect a professional, team-oriented setting where consistent procedures and protocols guide daily operations.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 St. Louis, MO.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.