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Food Service Worker I/Tray Assembler

UnityPoint Health
Waterloo, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026
  • Area of Interest: Support Services
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
  • Department: Cafeteria
  • Shift: Typical shift: 6:00am-2:30pm may vary as needed, rotating weekends
  • Job ID: 188669

Overview

Food Service Worker/Tray Assembler

Shift: Part-time; Typical shift 6 AM -2:30 PM but may vary as needed; Rotating days, weekends, and holidays

This is a temp to hire position.

The Food Service Worker provides safe, timely, and accurate preparation, assembly, delivery, and clean-up of meals and food items for patients, residents, and guests. This role supports quality care and customer satisfaction by following department procedures, food safety and sanitation guidelines, and customer service standards.  

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, assemble, and deliver patient trays, snacks, and nourishments per diet specifications 
  • Serve patients, guests, and cafeteria customers with excellent customer service 
  • Follow portion control, cash handling, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, OSHA, TJC) 
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, equipment, and carts 
  • Stock patient units, retail areas, and storage rooms, and monitor food and equipment temperatures 

Qualifications

Education:  

  • Preferred: High School Diploma/GED 

Experience:  

  • 6-12 months food service, customer service, or health care experience preferred.

License/Certification: 

  • Food Handler Certification
  • SERVSAFE preferred
  • IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.  
  • IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing Care required within 90 days of hire.  
  • Basic Life Support
  • American Heart Association *

Required for PACE only

Other:

  • The ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age

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