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LiveWell Centers

Kitchen-Line Supervisor

North Wales, PA · On-site

$21/hr

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 ...

Infinite Care

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 ...

Infinite Care

Tray Aide

Blountstown, FL · On-site

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 ...

UWHealth

Food Service Assistant (Tray line)

Rockford, IL

$15 - $19/hr

Work Schedule: Per diem, 4:15pm-8:15pm 5 evenings a week which includes every other weekend and rotating holidays. You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St. Additional ...

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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How much do tray line jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 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, and why are they important?

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 job?

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 typical shift look like for someone working on the Tray Line?

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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,066 per year, or $19.7 per hour.
Nutrition Care Sanitation/Tray Line Stocker

Nutrition Care Sanitation/Tray Line Stocker

University of Utah Health

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 886 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is responsible for maintaining sanitation and cleaning of all areas of the department including kitchen, dining room, and service areas while maintaining proper food safety measures. This position is also responsible for stocking patient tray line areas and assembling meal trays. The individual may also assist in the pre-meal preparation of meal service.This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Hurry and apply today! Submit your application online, along with an updated resume.
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To be considered for this role, applicants must:
  • Upload their most recent updated resume
  • Include complete work history and relevant experience
  • Ensure their experience clearly reflects the required qualifications
  • Be able to meet the schedule, hours, and work location listed for this position

Why join University of Utah Health?
  • Competitive pay
  • Healthcare benefits starting on day one
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance
    Benefits Overview: https://employment.utah.edu/benefits/
    Parking Information: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

Join our team and grow your career with us. Learn more about upcoming opportunities and events at uofuhealth.org/jobfairs.
What Happens Next
Your application will be under review. If selected to move forward, your resume may be shared with hiring managers for further consideration. A text or email is sent to you once your resume has been shared with the hiring manager for review.
Please continue to check your email for updates from HR regarding your application status.
  • Please be prepared to provide five professional references if selected for hire.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions
  • Washes dishes and pots using dish washing equipment, cleans assigned areas and equipment daily, mops floors and performs other light cleaning duties as assigned.
  • Completes cleaning duties as assigned, including deep cleaning of work areas.
  • Removes waste and recyclables from department using access to loading dock and compactor.
  • Sets up food assembly areas, including the patient tray line, and performs other prep duties required to ensure well-coordinated food production and delivery.
  • Prepares food according to instructions written in standardized recipes. Portions and packages food in a timely and sanitary fashion.
  • Rotates, distributes and puts away stock as directed by department.
  • Maintains proper food safety measures.
  • Participates as part of team to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of food service.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
  • Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of operating mechanized equipment including slicer, mixer, and dishwasher.

Qualifications
Required
  • Current Food Handler permit within one month of hire.
Licenses Required
  • One of the following
    • Current Utah Food Handler Permit.
    • Current Food Protection Manager certification, accredited by ANSI.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
  • Previous dish washing experience.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
  • This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. This position may be subject to chemical and equipment hazards and is standing and walking for sustained periods of time.
  • Incumbents may face exposure to potentially dangerous cleaning chemicals utilized in sanitation procedures as well as equipment/supply hazards such wet or hot work surfaces and sharp edges on food wrap containers or open cans, meat slicers and food processors. The position involves lifting and/or pushing heavy supply containers, equipment and food carts. Incumbents also face exposure to items discarded on patient and customer trays, including soiled bandages and tubing, spilled medications, bodily fluids, and patient care equipment such as used needles, clamps and scissors.
  • We are University of Utah Health. healthcare.utah.edu

Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

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