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Tray Line Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Food Service Worker II

Boston, MA · On-site

$17.71 - $24.28/hr

Washes assigned area of tray line / POD. Stocks all refrigerators, check temperatures of all refrigerators. Report any problems w/equipment or refrigeration to supervisor. May be assigned to ...

Food Service Worker II

Boston, MA · On-site

$17.71 - $24.28/hr

Washes assigned area of tray line / POD. Stocks all refrigerators, check temperatures of all refrigerators. Report any problems w/equipment or refrigeration to supervisor. May be assigned to ...

Food Service Worker II

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Washes assigned area of tray line / POD. Stocks all refrigerators, check temperatures of all refrigerators. Report any problems w/equipment or refrigeration to supervisor. May be assigned to ...

Food Service Worker II

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Washes assigned area of tray line / POD. Stocks all refrigerators, check temperatures of all refrigerators. Report any problems w/equipment or refrigeration to supervisor. May be assigned to ...

Responsible for supervision of Medical Center tray line, process in absence of tray line supervisor when applicable Assumes responsibility of driving food delivery cart after completion of 60 days of ...

food Service Worker II

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Washes assigned area of tray line / POD. Stocks all refrigerators, check temperatures of all refrigerators. Report any problems w/equipment or refrigeration to supervisor. May be assigned to ...

Food Service Worker II

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Washes assigned area of tray line / POD. Stocks all refrigerators, check temperatures of all refrigerators. Report any problems w/equipment or refrigeration to supervisor. May be assigned to ...

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How much do tray line supervisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 26, 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tray Line Supervisor, and why are they important?

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 are Tray Line Supervisors?

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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What are the most commonly searched types of Tray Line Supervisor jobs? The most popular types of Tray Line Supervisor jobs are:
Infographic showing various Tray Line Supervisor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,852 per year, or $27.8 per hour.
Food Service Worker - Food & Nutrition Services - Hopewell - Full Time - Varied Shifts

Food Service Worker - Food & Nutrition Services - Hopewell - Full Time - Varied Shifts

Capital Health

Pennington, NJ • On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Capital Health rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 99 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

328th of 876 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range:
$16.00 - $19.63
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Overview
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
Ensures tray line is stocked appropriately using menu and production sheets in a timely manner before each meal service. Ensures tray line is set up with the appropriate items before meal service to ensure efficiency of tray line. Serves appropriate portions and selections on patient tray line and late tray service to ensure patient nutritional requirements are met. Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food and when cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line. Completes other assigned tasks including but not limited to the bakery, nourishments, salads, Meals on Wheels, and pre-prep, delivery of floor stock to Units, patient tray cart delivery to Units, and patient tray delivery and retrieval from patient rooms and service in the cafeteria.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
Experience: Prior food service experience preferred.
Other Credentials:
Knowledge and Skills:
Special Training:
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day:8 Hours
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Prepares list of items required for setting up assembly line by utilizing menus, and production sheets.
  • Delivers stock sheet to storeroom for filling and delivering to work area.
  • Gathers appropriate items and quantities for patient tray line by utilizing menu and production sheets for Meals on Wheels and all other patient tray line services. Gathers any special request items for the tray line meal service. Ensures special orders are identified and placed on the tray line.
  • Beverages are properly placed on the tray line.
  • Assists in set up of Meals on Wheels tray line set up.
  • Demonstrates understanding of portion sizes as set forth by the production sheets. Handles comparison of production sheets to actual yield obtained by measuring items produced to items served.
  • Ensures proper item is placed on patient tray according to menu selection. Handles comparison between actual item placed on patient tray to actual menu selection.
  • Utilizes appropriate utensils for portion control of food items on tray line as evidence of proper yield of item served to production sheets.
  • Stores all remaining patient care food items properly by covering, dating, and labeling.
  • Cleans tray line using approved cleaning products and procedures. Cleans steam tables using approved cleaning products and procedures. Cleans food warmers and refrigerators using approved cleaning products and procedures. Cleans the floor after meal service, using approved cleaning products and procedures.
  • Stocks cafe areas with adequate supplies to meet daily service requirements. Ensures Cafe opens according to posted times of service. Ensures all food items are available at time of opening 99% of the time.
  • Greets and serves customers in a helpful, pleasant manner. Serves customers quickly to prevent back up of lines. Accommodates customer requests promptly and communicates special requests to supervisor/manager.
  • Communicates in a timely manner with production staff to ensure sufficient quantities of food for all customers throughout the meal period.
  • Ensures that proper food serving utensils are available for all items according to steam table diagrams and that utensils are washed, rinsed and sanitized prior to use.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Taste or Smell
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 35 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical Plan
  • Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
  • Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
  • Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Benefits - Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter Transit
  • Commuter Parking
  • Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
  • Voluntary Legal Services
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

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