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Yale New Haven Health

tray passer

New Haven, CT · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

In a designated Tray Line area, you may be assigned to do Starter, Middle, Finisher or Float, on ... Informs supervisor of patient issues, errors or operational issues that effect overall patient care ...

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Yale New Haven Health

tray passer

New Haven, CT

$13 - $17/hr

In a designated Tray Line area, you may be assigned to do Starter, Middle, Finisher or Float, on ... Informs supervisor of patient issues, errors or operational issues that effect overall patient care ...

New

Yale New Haven Health

tray passer

New Haven, CT

$13 - $17/hr

In a designated Tray Line area, you may be assigned to do Starter, Middle, Finisher or Float, on ... Informs supervisor of patient issues, errors or operational issues that effect overall patient care ...

New

Halifax Health

Dietary Clerk I

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

... tray line supervisor/checker involving clinical diet accuracy. - High School diploma or GED equivalent required. - Strong verbal communication required. - Good organizational skills and ability to ...

Halifax Health

Dietary Clerk I

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

... tray line supervisor/checker involving clinical diet accuracy. - High School diploma or GED equivalent required. - Strong verbal communication required. - Good organizational skills and ability to ...

Halifax Health

Dietary Clerk I

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

... tray line supervisor/checker involving clinical diet accuracy. - High School diploma or GED equivalentrequired. - Strong verbal communication required. - Good organizational skills and ability to ...

Halifax Health

Dietary Clerk II

Deltona, FL · On-site

Serves as liaison/problem solver between patient and Food and Nutrition department Communicates as appropriate with tray line supervisor/checker involving clinical diet accuracy. Must beknowledgeable ...

Halifax Health

Dietary Clerk II

Deltona, FL · On-site

Serves as liaison/problem solver between patient and Food and Nutrition department Communicates as appropriate with tray line supervisor/checker involving clinical diet accuracy. Must be ...

Halifax Health

Dietary Clerk II

Deltona, FL · On-site

Serves as liaison/problem solver between patient and Food and Nutrition department Communicates as appropriate with tray line supervisor/checker involving clinical diet accuracy. Must be ...

Catholic Health

Food Svc Supervisor-Tray Line

Roslyn, NY · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

Overview Food Service Supervisor Location: St. Francis Hospital - A Member of Catholic Health Join one of the nation's top-ranked hospitals for Cardiology and GI Surgery. At St. Francis, we care for ...

Catholic Health

Food Svc Supervisor-Tray Line

Roslyn, NY · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

Overview Food Service Supervisor Location: St. Francis Hospital - A Member of Catholic Health Join one of the nation's top-ranked hospitals for Cardiology and GI Surgery. At St. Francis, we care for ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for tray line supervisor in the United States is $27.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Tray Line Supervisor, you need experience in food service operations, knowledge of food safety regulations, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and possibly ServSafe certification are typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and motivate a team are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure efficient meal preparation and delivery, maintain food safety standards, and foster a productive work environment.

What is the difference between Tray Line Supervisor vs Food Service Worker?

AspectTray Line SupervisorFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma; experience in food service; leadership skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic food handling knowledge
Work EnvironmentSupervises tray line operations in cafeterias or hospitalsAssists in food prep, serving, and cleaning in similar settings
Employer & IndustrySchools, hospitals, cafeteriasRestaurants, cafeterias, institutional food services

The Tray Line Supervisor oversees the tray line process, ensuring efficiency and quality, while Food Service Workers assist with food preparation and service. The supervisor role involves leadership and coordination, whereas the worker role focuses on hands-on tasks. Both roles are essential in food service environments but differ in responsibilities and required experience.

What are some common challenges tray line supervisors face, and how can they effectively address them?

Tray Line Supervisors often encounter challenges such as maintaining food safety standards during busy meal services, ensuring accurate meal assembly for patients with specific dietary needs, and managing a diverse team under tight time constraints. Effective supervisors address these issues by implementing clear communication protocols, regularly training staff on safety and sanitation procedures, and using checklists to verify tray accuracy. Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential for creating a smooth workflow and ensuring patient satisfaction.

What is a tray line supervisor?

Tray Line Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the assembly of meal trays in healthcare or institutional food service settings. They ensure that food trays are prepared accurately according to dietary requirements and delivered on time to patients or customers. These supervisors manage tray line staff, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and address any issues that arise during tray assembly. Their role is essential for ensuring quality food service and patient satisfaction.
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Infographic showing various Tray Line Supervisor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,852 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

DIETARY TRAYLINE SUPERVISOR (PT AFTERNOONS, 11:15 AM - 7:45 PM)

Riverside Healthcare

Kankakee, IL • On-site

$24.36/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview
The Dietary Tray Line Supervisor at Riverside Healthcare is responsible for supervising the tray line operations within the dietary department. This role ensures the safe and sanitary handling of food, equipment, and supplies, and oversees the timely and accurate preparation and delivery of meal trays to patients. The Supervisor coordinates employee training, assigns work tasks, and monitors food safety and sanitation standards while providing leadership and coaching to staff members. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties
  • Supervise and oversee tray line operations to ensure accurate and timely assembly of patient meal trays according to dietary guidelines.
  • Monitor food safety and sanitation procedures, ensuring compliance with department and regulatory standards for the handling and preparation of food and equipment.
  • Coordinate and assign work tasks to dietary staff during assigned shifts to ensure smooth workflow and proper staffing levels.
  • Train new employees on tray line procedures, food safety standards, and departmental policies.
  • Provide leadership and coaching to staff, addressing performance issues and ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Reconcile cash drawers for cafeteria and other sales areas at the end of the shift to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Assist with patient care tasks, such as delivering trays or addressing special dietary needs when necessary.
  • Work assigned tasks in the kitchen and cafeteria, ensuring that meal preparation, service, and cleanup are performed efficiently.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure dietary needs and patient preferences are met.

Non-essential Duties
  • Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Assist with inventory management and stock rotation when necessary.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the department manager to support the dietary departments overall operations.

Responsibilities
Preferred Experience
  • Previous experience in food service, particularly in a healthcare setting, is preferred.
  • Experience in a supervisory or leadership role is a plus.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills to effectively supervise staff and coordinate tray line operations.
  • Excellent communication skills to provide clear instructions and feedback to staff and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, including safe handling of food, equipment, and chemicals.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address any issues that arise during tray line operations and ensure timely resolution.
  • Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift trays or supplies, and perform tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Licensure/Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
  • Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
  • Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements
Exposure to:
  • Chemicals: Cleaning products, grease cutter, sanitizer
  • Video Display Terminals: Occasionally
  • Blood and Body Fluids: Occasional possibility to saliva and very rarely blood and/or vomitus
  • TB or Airborne Pathogens: Occasional visits to patient care units and patient rooms

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
  • Speech: Needed to use verbal communications
  • Vision: Needed to evaluate quality of products and service.
  • Smell: Needed to evaluate quality of products and service.
  • Hearing: Needed to hear communication in work area.
  • Touch: Needed to evaluate quality of products and service. Exposure to slippery and wet surfaces.

Activity/Lifting Requirements
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
  • Sit: 5%
  • Twist: 2%
  • Stand: 60%
  • Crawl: 0%
  • Walk: 40%
  • Kneel: 0%
  • Lift: 20%
  • Drive: 0%
  • Squat: 0%
  • Climb: 0%
  • Bend: 10%
  • Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Carry trays of food, stacks of dishes, cans of food and supplies. A range of knee to shoulder with occasional lifting over shoulder high.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
  • Sit: 30
  • Twist: 1
  • Stand: 30
  • Crawl: 0
  • Walk: 20
  • Kneel: 0
  • Lift: 2
  • Drive: 0
  • Squat: 0
  • Climb: 0
  • Bend: 1
  • Reach above shoulders: 1

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
  • Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: Less than 1lb often
  • Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 20lbs occasionally
  • Fine Manipulation: Controls on equipment, knives and writing

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None
Environmental Factors &Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Very loud
Humidity: Humid
Atmosphere: Average
Special Hazards: Mechanical & Electrical - Use of all equipment in department needed to complete work tasks.
Protective Clothing Required: Slip-resistant shoes continuously
Pay Range
USD $24.36 - USD $30.09 /Hr

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