Dietary Worker

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Dietary Worker Job Description The dietary worker supports hospital food service operations by preparing and serving meals for patients, cafeteria guests, and special functions. This role includes food preparation, tray assembly, dishwashing, and general kitchen sanitation to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Responsibilities Prepare food for patients, the cafeteria, and special functions following established recipes and procedures. Assemble patient meal trays accurately and in a timely manner according to individual requests and therapeutic diet orders. Serve cafeteria customers promptly and courteously, maintaining a high level of hospitality. Handle cash accurately and operate the cash register for cafeteria transactions. Perform dishwashing duties, including loading, operating, and unloading dishwashing equipment. Carry out utility and janitorial tasks such as cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and sanitizing work areas, equipment, and surfaces. Support food production and kitchen prep activities, including basic food handling, food prep, and cooking tasks as assigned. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in all food service and work areas. Follow established techniques and procedures to complete duties efficiently and in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. Use custodial and kitchen equipment properly and safely according to guidelines. Adhere to scheduled shifts, arriving on time and maintaining satisfactory attendance in line with time and attendance expectations. Work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and some holidays, as required by operational needs. Essential Skills Ability to perform cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and general janitorial duties. Ability to sanitize food service areas, equipment, and utensils according to established standards. Basic foodservice skills, including food handling, food preparation, and food production support. Ability to perform dishwashing tasks and operate dishwashing equipment safely. Capability to assist with kitchen prep and line cook support activities. Basic cash handling skills and ability to operate a cash register accurately. 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 work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and some holidays. Ability to comply with required dress code. Reliable attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts. No previous experience required; ability to learn on the job. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in hospitality or foodservice environments is beneficial. Prior exposure to hospital food service or healthcare settings is an advantage. Comfort working in both a modern cafe area and an older kitchen environment. Strong customer service mindset when interacting with patients and cafeteria guests. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting. Why Work Here? You will work in a climate-controlled hospital setting that values reliable service, cleanliness, and courteous treatment of patients and guests. The role offers the opportunity to learn a variety of food service and custodial skills, from tray assembly and food preparation to cash handling and sanitation. You will contribute directly to a positive dining experience for patients and visitors while gaining hands-on experience in a professional kitchen and cafe environment with opportunities for ongoing learning and growth. Work Environment This position is based in a hospital environment with a mix of a climate-controlled, brand-new cafe and an older kitchen area. You will work around standard foodservice and custodial equipment, including dishwashers, kitchen prep stations, and cleaning tools. The schedule may include nights, weekends, and some holidays to support patient and cafeteria meal service. A defined dress code applies, and you must comply with all appearance and uniform requirements. The setting emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and consistent sanitation practices in all food preparation and service areas. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond Heights, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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 May 21, 2026. About Aerotek 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.

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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.

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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.