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Dietary Assistant - Tray line

Dothan, AL · On-site

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Summary May prepare and portion needed salads, gelatins and cold foods in forms and quantities to meet assigned food service schedules. May interpret ...

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Summary May prepare and portion needed salads, gelatins and cold foods in forms and quantities to meet assigned food service schedules. May interpret ...

Tray Aide

Blountstown, FL · On-site

$8.75 - $11/hr

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, tray line, and dining areas * Follow all food safety, infection control, and facility policies * Communicate effectively with dietary staff, nursing ...

The Kitchen/Tray Line Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily tray line operations, preparing nutritious meals, supervising dietary staff, and ensuring meals are served safely, efficiently ...

Tray Aide

Blountstown, FL

$8.75 - $11/hr

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, tray line, and dining areas * Follow all food safety, infection control, and facility policies * Communicate effectively with dietary staff, nursing ...

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How much do tray line jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for tray line in the United States is $19.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Tray Line job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,066 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Food Service Ambssador - Tray Line

Advocate Aurora Health

Des Plaines, IL

$18.85 - $28.30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Advocate Aurora Health rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 775 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Department:

11903 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Food and Nutrition

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

  • Shift 6:30-3:00pm
  • Rotating Weekends
  • Holidays

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30Major Responsibilities:
  • Acts as key contact person between food and nutrition and the patient. Obtains patient meal orders via call center or bedside following scripting and customer service standards. Provides patient with an orientation to Room Service and other department services including the patient menu, diet order, meal ordering process, guest services and how to speak with a dietitian.
  • Delivers meals and collects patient trays after meals. Ensures satisfaction of patients with food items upon delivery. Records intake for patient calorie counts as ordered by physician or dietitian. Resolves any patients concerns. Document meal fluid intake for I & O.
  • Receives and processes diet changes throughout the day, i.e. diet orders, patient admissions, cancellations, transfers, special physician orders such as tube feedings and supplements. Document in the patient card file regarding food allergies, intolerances, preferences, and food / drug interactions. Utilizes software to balance nutrients for the patient meal selections in accordance with the physician prescribed diet order and patient food allergies.
  • Maintains Cbord patient information, runs missed meal and other reports. Reports quality issues to management and reports potential patient nutrition concerns to a registered dietitian.
  • Generates multiple reports, modifies and communicates report information.
  • Works with the Line expeditor to balance ticket flow.
  • Loads and transports food carts. Delivers patient meal trays to patient rooms in accordance with established procedures. Delivers and stocks all nursing units and physician lounges.
  • Effectively communicates all patient needs to the necessary departments including food and nutrition services and nursing services.
  • Utilizes established safety and sanitation standards to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent bacteria contamination. Follows all isolation precautions while delivering and collecting trays.
  • Inventories and orders floor stock supplies on patient units.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
  • None Required.

Education Required:
  • No Formal Education.

Experience Required:
  • Typically requires 1 year of experience in performing face-to-face customer service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  • Strong knowledge in food service from within a hospital, restaurant or a related environment.
  • Excellent customer service skills and communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of people. The ability to work in close cooperation with nursing personal is required.
  • Ability to multitask, route calls, greet patients, place orders, and troubleshoot food related issues.
  • Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.
  • Must be self-directed, able to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to maintain a friendly and cheerful demeanor, reflecting the culture of healing.
  • Excellent phone etiquette.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of food/drug interactions and food allergens.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products. Ability to use e-mail and internet.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Operates equipment (i.e. dish-machine, tray line, garbage disposal, etc.) necessary to perform the job. Demonstrating ability to safely and effectively, utilize necessary power equipment.
  • Stands walks and reaches above shoulders the majority of the workday as well as squats, bends, twists, kneels and climbs throughout shift.
  • Must be able to:
  • lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to a maximum 5 ft.
  • lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
  • Must be able to:
  • push/pull with 20 lbs. of force.
  • Working atmosphere also contains fumes, odors, and dust/dirt. floor, spices, etc. (Fumes are trucks, dust/dirt from storeroom or cleaning agents).
  • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards. Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
  • May be required to enter patient isolation rooms wearing appropriate coverings during meal service tray delivery and pick up.
  • Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in a kitchen environment.

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 CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

  • Incentive pay for select positions

  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.


About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.


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Advocate Healthcare, based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States, is a leading figure in the health care industry. Accessible via their official website, 'advocatehealth.com', this organization provides a wide variety of medical services and treatment options. Founded in 1995 through a merger of Evangelical Health Systems Corporation and Lutheran General HealthSystem, Advocate Healthcare has grown exponentially over the years. Now, it operates more than 400 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers, and three Level II trauma centers. Upholding their values of equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship, Advocate Healthcare's mission is centered on building lifelong relationships with patients by delivering the best health outcomes and highest level of service through an integrated approach to care and wellness.

Industry

Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US