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NHC

Cook

Desloge, MO · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed. Work Schedule : AM and PM Shifts available Job Type: Full Time and Part Time available Why NHC? We offer a culture of recognition ...

Elior North America

Food Service Worker

Linn, MO · On-site

$14/hr

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 ...

NHC

Food Service Partner

West Plains, MO · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Assembles meal trays on tray line and checks trays for accuracy of diets, preferences, and quality. Delivers carts to floors as needed. * Busses tables in dining area(s) as needed; cleans and ...

Mercy

Clinical Dietitian - PRN

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

Participates in In-Services for the nutrition assistants and assists the food service with nutrition, tray line, and diet competency training including makes appropriate menu hangs/substitutions for ...

StoneBridge Senior Living

Dietary Aide

Maryland Heights, MO · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Assists with the set-up of the food tray line or set up of buffet dining * Assembles meals and trays for residents according to the facility procedures. Requirements Qualifications and Skills * One ...

Stonebridge Hermann

Dietary Aide PT

Hermann, MO · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Assists with the set-up of the food tray line or set up of buffet dining * Assembles meals and trays for residents according to the facility procedures. Requirements Qualifications and Skills * One ...

Mercy

Clinical Dietitian - PRN

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

Participates in In-Services for the nutrition assistants and assists the food service with nutrition, tray line, and diet competency training including makes appropriate menu hangs/substitutions for ...

NHC

Cook

Kennett, MO · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed. Work Schedule : AM and PM Shifts available Job Type: Full Time and Part Time available Why NHC? We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary ...

Stonebridge Oak Tree

Food Services Aide

Jefferson City, MO · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Assists with the set-up of the food tray line or set up of buffet dining * Assembles meals and trays for residents according to the facility procedures. Requirements Qualifications and Skills * One ...

Stonebridge Westphalia

Dietary Aide-PT Evenings

Westphalia, MO · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Assists with the set-up of the food tray line or set up of buffet dining * Assembles meals and trays for residents according to the facility procedures. Requirements Qualifications and Skills * One ...

StoneBridge Senior Living

Dietary Aide

Jefferson City, MO · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Assists with the set-up of the food tray line or set up of buffet dining * Assembles meals and trays for residents according to the facility procedures. Requirements Qualifications and Skills * One ...

Stonebridge Adams Street

Dietary Aide

Jefferson City, MO · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Assists with the set-up of the food tray line or set up of buffet dining * Assembles meals and trays for residents according to the facility procedures. Requirements Qualifications and Skills * One ...

StoneBridge Senior Living

Dietary Aide PT

Hermann, MO · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Assists with the set-up of the food tray line or set up of buffet dining * Assembles meals and trays for residents according to the facility procedures. Requirements Qualifications and Skills * One ...

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How much do tray line jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for tray line in Missouri is $18.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.75 and $17.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tray line?

A Tray Line job involves assembling meal trays for patients, customers, or residents in hospitals, cafeterias, or food service settings. Workers follow portion guidelines, ensure dietary restrictions are met, and keep the tray line area clean and organized. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and maintaining food safety standards.

What does a tray line worker do?

A typical shift on the Tray Line involves assembling meal trays according to standardized menus and specific dietary requirements, often working as part of a larger team in a hospital or institutional kitchen. You may rotate between tasks such as portioning food, ensuring quality control, and stocking supplies. The work is usually fast-paced, especially during peak meal times, requiring efficiency and attention to detail. Team members frequently interact with kitchen staff, dietitians, and sometimes delivery personnel to ensure timely and accurate meal distribution. This role provides valuable exposure to the broader food service and healthcare industries, offering opportunities for advancement into supervisory or specialized dietary positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the tray line position?

To thrive on a Tray Line, you need basic food handling skills, attention to portion control, and the ability to follow dietary guidelines, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of food service equipment, safety protocols, and sometimes a food handler's certification are typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills help individuals excel in this fast-paced, team-based environment. These abilities are crucial for maintaining efficiency, ensuring accuracy in meal assembly, and delivering safe, high-quality service to customers or patients.

Tray Line jobs near you
Infographic showing various Tray Line job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,520 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Cook

NHC

Desloge, MO • On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 22 days ago

National HealthCare Corporation rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

807th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Position: Cook
Are you looking to have fun in a work environment where you can express your talents and creativity, while making a difference in the lives of others? Come join our Food Nutrition Service Team! NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities in a culinary environment in a healthcare setting. The Food Service Cook performs specified duties to maintain high standards of quality food preparation, production, service, and portion control, using standardized recipes, for all customers.
Position Highlights:
  • Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and assure quality products. Dates, labels, and stores items properly. Uses proper food handling techniques.
  • Review's menus, therapeutic menus, recipes, and production sheets before preparing meals; prepares and serves diets properly, accurately, and attractively as planned using proper portions and special diet items.
  • Follows standardized recipes and special diet orders, preparing sufficient quantities to meet all service requirements.
  • Responsible for testing and tasting foods of all consistencies for proper appearance, flavor, aroma, and temperature and adjust if needed.
  • Responsible for timing of preparation of meals/snacks to meet time schedule for service for patients and customers to ensure all meals/snacks are served as scheduled.
  • Checks trays for accuracy of diets, preferences, and quality before they are delivered. Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed.

Work Schedule: AM and PM Shifts available
Job Type: Full Time and Part Time available
Why NHC?We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family - oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
ExperienceHealthcare food service experience preferred, not required
BenefitsEarned Time Off Holiday Incentive PayHealth, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance401k with generous company contributionsUniformsAdvancement Opportunities
Work Location:NHC HealthCare Desloge
801 Brim St
Desloge, MO 63601
"....I work at NHC Desloge because I LOVE my job! We are one big TEAM and care for our residents making this their home. This is a good company to work for with good leadership! We are a family and I love the partners, residents, and our families..." She has worked at NHC Desloge for 5 years!
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today or find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/desloge/
EOE
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