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Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$17/hr

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ... food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the ...

Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$14 - $17.25/hr

Previous food service experience is preferred. * Pay Range: $19.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour ... The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ...

Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Sandy, UT · On-site

$18/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. * Location : Waterford ... The advertised program is an AI recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass ...

Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$20/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. * Location : Fidelity - 49 ... The advertised program is an AI recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass ...

ssagroup

Food Service Cook

Salt Lake City, UT

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Food Service Cook Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s), Sous Chef(s) and Executive Chef Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest ...

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ssagroup

Food Service Cook

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Food Service Cook Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s), Sous Chef(s) and Executive Chef Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest ...

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SSA Group

Food Service Cook

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Food Service Cook Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s), Sous Chef(s) andExecutive Chef Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitalityby delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest ...

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El Pollo Loco

EL Service Assistant

West Jordan, UT · On-site

$11.75 - $15.75/hr

Service Assistant Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The ... Food Safety & Sanitation * Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.

El Pollo Loco

EL Service Assistant

Sandy, UT · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Service Assistant Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The ... Food Safety & Sanitation * Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.

El Pollo Loco

EL Service Assistant

Lehi, UT · On-site

$11.75 - $15.75/hr

Service Assistant Reports to : Shift Leader / Assistant Manager / General Manager Job Overview The ... Food Safety & Sanitation * Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.

ssagroup

Food Service Associate

Salt Lake City, UT

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Food Service Associate Reports to: Food Operations Manager(s) Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.

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University of Utah

Food Service Worker

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$14/hr

Announcement Details Open Date 08/10/2026 Requisition Number PRN17330N Job Title Food Service Worker Working Title UMFA Cafe Kitchen Career Progression Track A Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient ...

University of Utah

Food Service Worker

Salt Lake City, UT

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Details Open Date 08/10/2026 Requisition Number PRN17330N Job Title Food Service Worker Working Title UMFA Cafe Kitchen Career Progression Track A Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive ...

ssagroup

Food Service Associate

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Food Service Associate Reports to: Food Operations Manager(s) Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.

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SSA Group

Food Service Associate

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Food Service Associate Reports to: Food Operations Manager(s) Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.

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How much do food service assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for food service assistant in Midvale, UT is $15.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.61 and $17.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food service assistant?

A food service assistant helps with the planning, preparing, and serving of meals in a restaurant or other organization that serves food. They may work in schools, hospitals, and assisted living facilities. Job duties may include planning meals, preparing food, delivering food to customers, managing stock, maintaining supplies, cleaning the kitchen and service areas, and running the cash register. There are no educational requirements to become a food service assistant, but many vocational schools and community colleges offer courses in the food service industry. Some state their food service careers in this entry-level position and seek promotions as they gain experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food service assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Service Assistant, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of food safety, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and food hygiene certifications such as ServSafe are typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure efficient operations, maintain food safety standards, and deliver a positive dining experience for customers.

What are some common challenges faced by food service assistants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Food Service Assistants often work in fast-paced environments where multitasking and time management are crucial. One common challenge is handling peak meal times while maintaining quality and safety standards. Effective communication with kitchen staff and servers helps ensure smooth operations. Staying organized, adhering to hygiene protocols, and being adaptable to sudden changes—like menu adjustments or special dietary requests—are key to managing these challenges successfully.

What is the difference between Food Service Assistant vs Kitchen Helper?

AspectFood Service AssistantKitchen Helper
CredentialsMay require food safety certificationOften no formal certification needed
Work EnvironmentCustomer-facing, dining areasKitchen, food prep areas
Employer & IndustryRestaurants, cafeterias, cateringRestaurants, institutional kitchens
Common Search IntentCustomer service, serving foodFood prep, cleaning

While both roles support food service operations, a Food Service Assistant primarily interacts with customers and serves food, often requiring food safety certifications. In contrast, a Kitchen Helper focuses on food prep and kitchen cleaning tasks without direct customer contact. Both roles are essential in food service environments but differ in responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Food Service Assistant job openings in Midvale, UT as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, and 32% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,817 per year, or $15.8 per hour.

Food Service Worker

Elior North America

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Food Service Worker

Job Reference Number: 41060
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite 
Segment: Community Meals
Brand: Trio-Community-Meals
Location: South Salt Lake, Utah (US-UT) 

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated food service worker to our Trio-Community Meals team in South Salt Lake, UT. As a food service worker, you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks, learn a variety of skills, and interact with a diverse clientele daily in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll be doing:

Preparing, serving and distributing food, and may require working in various areas of the department, such as the tray line, dish room, cafeteria and storeroom.  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves: 

  • Must possess strong interpersonal and customer skills.  
  • Have excellent attention to details and service knowledge. 
  • Have excellent communication and organization skills.

Nice-to-haves: 

  • Prior food service experience is preferred.
Compensation Range

$18.00/hr.

Our Benefits:
  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off 

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About Trio-Community Meals: 

A career with Trio is a career spent focused on your community. From senior living to hospital and care facilities, Trio focuses on service to the most vulnerable members of your community. Each day, you can feel confident that the work you do has a real, meaningful impact on the people around you.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed.

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About Elior North America

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Elior North America enhances people's lives through culinary innovation and a commitment to providing exemplary service. Our family of companies, with more than 17,000 employees, provides food services and catering to over 1,500 client accounts in five industry segments across the continental United States. We are proud to be the fifth largest culinary management company in the country and excited to be the fastest growing organization in the industry. We focus on three ingredients for success to differentiate Elior from our competitors and position our company as a disruptor in the markets we serve. To support our ingredients for success and drive our mission and values, we need talented team members throughout our family of companies.

Industry

Food and beverage stores

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2008

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