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Hospital Tray Food Service Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Riverside Health System Non-Providers

$15 - $19.50/hr

Overview The Food Services Associate is responsible for preparing and serving foods to patients ... Accurately assemble patient tray based on the patient/resident specific tray ticket or tray card ...

Riverside

$15 - $19.50/hr

Overview The Food Services Associate is responsible for preparing and serving foods to patients ... Accurately assemble patient tray based on the patient/resident specific tray ticket or tray card ...

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Food Service Workers

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $21.75/hr

Hospital or healthcare food service * Institutional or cafeteria food service * Commercial kitchen operations * Patient meal tray assembly * Food preparation and portioning * Dishwashing and ...

Riverside Health System

Food Service Associate

Mathews, VA · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

... and hospital team members. Will demonstrate knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards ... Accurately assemble patient tray based on the patient/resident specific tray ticket or tray card ...

Riverside

Food service associate

Nassawadox, VA · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

... and hospital team members. Will demonstrate knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards ... Accurately assemble patient tray based on the patient/resident specific tray ticket or tray card ...

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How much do hospital tray food service jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital tray food service in the United States is $16.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hospital Tray Food Service vs Hospital Food Service Worker?

AspectHospital Tray Food ServiceHospital Food Service Worker
Primary RolePreparing and delivering individual meal trays to patientsAssisting with food preparation, serving, and maintaining dining areas
CertificationsFood safety and sanitation certifications often requiredFood safety, sanitation, and sometimes customer service certifications
Work EnvironmentHospital kitchens, patient rooms, and dining areasHospital kitchens, cafeterias, and patient care areas
Job FocusAssembling and delivering patient meals efficientlySupporting food service operations and patient interaction

Hospital Tray Food Service primarily focuses on preparing and delivering meals directly to patients' trays, ensuring dietary needs are met. In contrast, Hospital Food Service Workers support overall food service operations, including food prep and maintaining dining areas. Both roles require food safety certifications and work within hospital food service environments, but their specific duties differ in scope and focus.

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Food Service Associate Hospital

Smithfield, VA • On-site

Riverside Health System
Hospitals • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Riverside Health Systemexternal

$15 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia
Hiring Range
$15.00 - $19.50/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
The Food Services Associate is responsible for preparing and serving foods to patients, visitors and hospital team members. Will demonstrate knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers.
What you will do
  • Complete food preparation following recipes/techniques as designated on production worksheets and in compliance with regulatory guidelines and Food & Nutrition Services policy/procedures. Demonstrate the competence to complete prep work, including but not limited to slicing lunch meat, chopping fruits & vegetables, preparing salads and sandwiches. Complete meal service ensuring proper portion control and plate presentation.
  • Demonstrate the ability to follow therapeutic menus to ensure patients receive consistent, competent, and quality nutritional care within their diet therapy guidelines and as ordered by the physician. Accurately assemble patient tray based on the patient/resident specific tray ticket or tray card (as applicable), ensuring accuracy to diet order and allergy restrictions.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of food safety, infection control, and sanitation regulatory compliance requirements and Food & Nutrition Service policy/procedures. Consistently comply with temperature, quality, sanitation & storage at all key steps in the food production process. Actively use the FIFO (First-in/First-out) system to ensure that food items that are already in stock are used first to control food waste. Label & date all product according to policy and alerts management of any discrepancies to the norm.
  • Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with patients and patient families so that patients and their families perceive positive patient care from the hospital. Demonstrate positive communication with internal customers (physicians, team members, etc.). Demonstrate flexibility and reliability when meeting the needs of the customer.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use time effectively and during periods of heavy workload, is able to aid other workers in the completion of their work. Ensure completion of all assigned cleaning tasks, as noted in job work flows and posted assignment sheets, prior to end of shift. Alert supervisor/manager when unable to complete tasks as assigned

Qualifications
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience
  • 1 year Prior food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications
  • Allergen Awareness Certification - VA State - ANSI-approved Allergen Awareness certificate program within 180 Days (Required)
  • Food Handlers Card (FH) - VA State - ANSI-approved Food Handlers certificate program within 30 Days (Required) or
  • Food Protection Manager - VA State - ANSI approved Food Protection Manager Certification - VA State (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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