Food Service Associate

Looking for a stable job with growth opportunities, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a difference every day?

Join a leading healthcare system's food service team and help provide quality meals and exceptional service to patients, visitors, and hospital staff throughout the Pittsburgh area. Whether you have prior food service experience or are looking to build new skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door with a respected healthcare organization.

'05; Potential for Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time Employment

'05; Merit-Based Pay Increases

'05; Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

'05; 401(k) with Company Match

'05; Paid Time Off & Holidays

'05; Tuition Assistance & Career Development Programs

'05; Professional Healthcare Environment

'05; Opportunities for Internal Growth & Advancement

'05; Work That Positively Impacts Patients Every Day

As a Food Service Associate, you'll play an important role in supporting hospital food service operations and ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive high-quality meals and excellent service.

• Preparing, serving, and distributing meals while following food safety standards
• Working in various areas including:
  • Tray Line
  • Cafeteria
  • Dish Room
  • Storeroom
  • Food Preparation Areas
• Assisting customers and operating cash registers when needed
• Washing, sanitizing, and organizing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness through mopping, sweeping, and general sanitation tasks
• Portioning and presenting food accurately and attractively
• Supporting coworkers to ensure timely meal service
• Following safety, sanitation, and healthcare food service procedures

We're seeking dependable, customer-focused individuals who enjoy working in a team-oriented environment.

• Food service, hospitality, restaurant, cafeteria, or healthcare experience
• Strong customer service skills
• Good communication abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks

⭐ Hospital or healthcare food service

⭐ Cashier experience

⭐ Tray line experience

⭐ Dishwashing and sanitation

⭐ Housekeeping or janitorial experience

⭐ Knowledge of food safety procedures

Day Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Afternoon Shift: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Monday through Friday schedules
• Occasional weekends as needed
• Structured hours in a professional healthcare setting

This position offers a pathway into one of the region's leading healthcare systems, where employees are recognized for their contributions and given opportunities to grow professionally. Many team members build long-term careers through internal advancement, training programs, and educational support.

Whether you're coming from a restaurant, cafeteria, hospitality, retail, housekeeping, or healthcare experience, this role provides valuable experience and the opportunity to build a rewarding future.

If you're reliable, hardworking, and ready to join a team that values service, growth, and professionalism, we want to hear from you.

Interview spots are filling quickly. Apply now to start your career in healthcare food service!

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.