Hospital | Food Services Worker

Hospital Food Service Worker – Line Cook | Travel Contract in Akron, Ohio

Join a hospital dietary services team in Akron, Ohio, as a Food Service Worker and Line Cook preparing nutritious meals in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen. This onsite travel contract offers the opportunity to support patient and staff dining services while maintaining a clean, efficient food service environment. Akron offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, cultural attractions, shopping, and dining.

Hospital Food Service Job Details

• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital food and nutrition services
• Job Type: Travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 32 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $560–$600
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Approximately 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.; variable scheduling availability between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. is needed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Work Arrangement: Onsite

Food Service Worker and Line Cook Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of relevant food service or line cook experience
• Previous line cook experience required
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety standards
• Ability to follow recipes, portion specifications, and patient dietary guidelines accurately
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospital kitchen environment
• Availability to work assigned shifts, including every other weekend
• Food and nutrition services training or certification preferred

Hospital Food Service Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, dietary guidelines, and food safety standards
• Complete food preparation, portioning, plating, and cafeteria or tray-line service activities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout each shift
• Follow proper sanitation, temperature control, storage, and food-handling procedures
• Work collaboratively with dietary and kitchen team members to support timely patient and staff meal service
• Monitor food quality and presentation while meeting daily production requirements
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and report equipment or supply concerns as needed

Apply now to join a hospital food and nutrition services team as a Line Cook and Food Service Worker in Akron, Ohio.

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.