Food Services Worker

Food Services Worker (Patient Dining Associate)

This full-time Food Services Worker (Patient Dining Associate) role focuses on supporting hospital meal service by preparing, assembling, and organizing patient meals in a nonpatient-facing environment. You work a 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. schedule, including every other weekend, and play a vital part in delivering accurate, timely, and safe nourishment that contributes to patients' comfort, health, and satisfaction during their hospital stay.

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional and friendly customer service while supporting patient meal service operations.
• Assemble meal trays and menus in accordance with established guidelines, diet orders, and protocols.
• Prepare food items and assist with food production, packaging, and tray building to support patient dining.
• Organize and set up the work area, ensuring supplies and products are available and arranged before, during, and after the shift.
• Maintain galley and floor stock so that nourishment and supplies are available and delivered efficiently.
• Handle special meal requests accurately and communicate needs related to patient diets and meal delivery with the patient care team.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and portion control guidelines at all times.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, utensils, and equipment regularly to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Use all equipment and materials properly and safely in accordance with hospital and department procedures.
• Support general labor tasks related to food service, including tray line operations, food prep, cooking assistance, and cleaning.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in food service or food preparation in environments such as hospitals, hospitality, or general food production.
• Ability to assemble meals accurately based on menus, diet orders, and established protocols.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure correct portions, diet compliance, and timely meal delivery.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices and willingness to follow all guidelines.
• Capability to organize and maintain a clean, well-stocked work area throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, structured tray line or food service operation.
• Ability to provide courteous and professional customer service to internal teams and support staff.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform general labor tasks such as lifting, carrying, and moving supplies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in hospitality, catering, or institutional food service is beneficial.
• Experience with tray passing, tray building, or patient dining operations in a healthcare setting is an advantage.
• Familiarity with food packaging and portioning processes is helpful.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment and collaborating with clinical and support staff.

Why Work Here?

You join a hospital-based team where you can build a long-term career and grow into new opportunities over time. The role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to patient well-being while benefiting from a supportive environment and strong benefits package.

Work Environment:

This position is based in a hospital setting that is clean, climate-controlled, and well-organized. Work is primarily performed in food service areas located downstairs and is not patient-facing. You spend most of your time on your feet in a structured tray line and food preparation environment, using standard kitchen and food service equipment while adhering to strict safety and sanitation standards.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO 63136.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 63136.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.