Aerotek · San Antonio, Texas ·Contractor ·2026-04-09 Job Title: Food Service Worker
Job Description
The Food Service Worker supports daily food operations in a hospital setting by assisting with meal preparation, serving food on the trayline, and providing excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. This role also contributes to a clean, safe, and well-stocked food service area and may assist with cashiering if experienced. The ideal candidate works well in a team environment and is willing to help wherever needed to ensure smooth and efficient service.
Responsibilities
• Prepare, portion, and handle food in accordance with established safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with serving meals on the trayline, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of food orders.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff, including those who may be in difficult or sensitive situations.
• Operate a cash register and perform cashiering duties if experienced, accurately handling transactions.
• Stock food, supplies, and service areas to ensure items are readily available throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, including equipment, counters, and service stations.
• Follow all food handling procedures and guidelines to ensure safe and high-quality food service.
• Collaborate with team members and assist in other areas of the kitchen or café as needed.
• Lift, carry, and transport products and supplies up to 50 pounds and push carts or equipment up to 100 pounds as required for daily operations.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures related to safety, cleanliness, and customer service.
Essential Skills
• At least 1.5 years of food service experience.
• Experience with food preparation, food handling, and general food prep tasks.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to work professionally with individuals in difficult or sensitive situations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist in multiple areas as needed.
• Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards consistently.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience working in a healthcare or hospital food service environment is a plus.
• Prior experience operating a cash register or handling cashiering duties is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people.
• Reliability and punctuality for a 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. shift schedule.
Why Work Here?
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant, mission-driven community in a modern healthcare setting. Team members benefit from a comprehensive package that typically includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous time-off policies, and access to wellness programs and gym discounts. The organization invests in professional growth through leadership training, technical certifications, and an extensive online learning library. A supportive culture, focus on employee well-being, and strong commitment to development make this an excellent environment for building a long-term, fulfilling career.
Work Environment
This position is based in a brand-new hospital with a very clean, organized café and food service area. The facility currently operates at a slightly slower pace as it ramps up to full capacity, offering a manageable environment to learn systems and routines. The role follows a 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. schedule, working on-site in a clinical setting where cleanliness, safety, and professionalism are essential. You will work with standard commercial kitchen equipment and food service tools while collaborating closely with a supportive team focused on delivering high-quality service.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.