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Experienced Cook

Springfield, MO · On-site

$11.75 - $15.75/hr

Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed. Job Type: Full Time Work Shift: Varied Why NHC? Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center is pleased to be a part of the NHC ...

NHC

Food Service Team Member

Macon, MO · On-site

$10.75 - $14/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 ...

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 Owensville

Dietary Aide

Owensville, MO · On-site

$11 - $13.75/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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Stonebridge Maryland Heights

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 ...

Mercy

Clinical Dietitian - PRN

Chesterfield, MO

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

Saint Charles, MO · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed. Job Type: Part Time and Full Time Work Schedule : AM and PM Shifts available Why NHC? Lake St. Charles Retirement Center is pleased to be a ...

NHC

Food Service Team Member - Full Time

Osage Beach, MO · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/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 ...

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How much do tray line jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 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.

Experienced Cook

NHC

Springfield, MO • On-site

$11.75 - $15.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 21 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

Cook for Beautiful SNF in Springfield, MO
We are a 146 bed facility with a home like environment and a new 30 bed rehab wing!! We are pleased to share we are the 2025 AHCA Silver Award Winner!
Position: Cook MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A COOK IN A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY
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 Dietary 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.

Job Type: Full Time
Work Shift: Varied
Why NHC?Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center is pleased to be a part of the NHC (National HealthCare Corporation) family.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.
Experience
Healthcare food service experience required.
BenefitsEarned Time Off Holiday Incentive PayHealth, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance401k with generous company contributionsUniformsAdvancement Opportunities
Work Location:Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center
2800 S Fort Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/springfield-rehabilitation/
EOE
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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