Food Services Worker

at Aerotek in Maryville, Missouri, United States

Job Description

Job Title: On-Call Food Service Worker. Competitive Pay, Hiring ASAP!!

Job Description

This on-call Food Service Worker role supports kitchen and dining operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized environment. You help keep food preparation and service areas running smoothly through cleaning, sanitation, stocking, and general facility upkeep. Although the position is on-call, you may work up to 40 hours per week depending on business needs, and you should be prepared to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

+ Clean and sanitize kitchen, dining, and food preparation areas to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

+ Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors throughout the facility to ensure a clean and orderly appearance.

+ Wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment using proper cleaning and sanitation procedures.

+ Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste to designated disposal areas.

+ Restock food service supplies, paper products, cleaning materials, and storage areas to support continuous operations.

+ Assist with receiving, unpacking, and organizing food and supply deliveries.

+ Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of breakrooms, restrooms, storage rooms, and common areas.

+ Ensure all cleaning and sanitation procedures comply with established health, safety, and food safety standards.

+ Report maintenance, safety, or sanitation concerns promptly to appropriate staff for follow-up.

+ Support kitchen staff with non-cooking duties as needed to facilitate efficient meal service.

+ Follow recipes and prepare meals in a timely and consistent manner when assigned cooking-related tasks.

+ Organize workstations, ingredients, and equipment to support efficient food preparation and service.

+ Perform other custodial, food preparation, and food service support tasks as assigned by leadership.

Essential Skills

+ Previous cooking or kitchen experience required.

+ Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, including proper cleaning, storage, and handling procedures.

+ Ability to follow recipes accurately and prepare meals in a timely manner.

+ Previous experience in janitorial, housekeeping, custodial, food service, or cleaning roles preferred.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong attention to cleanliness, detail, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

+ Reliable transportation and consistent, punctual attendance.

+ Ability to lift and carry up to 40-50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.

+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

+ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures.

+ Willingness and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in foodservice, food preparation, housekeeping, line cook, or hospitality roles.

+ Comfort working in wet, hot, or cold environments for extended periods.

+ Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and reach frequently throughout the shift.

+ Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

+ Strong teamwork and communication skills when working with kitchen and facility staff.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic while offering the flexibility of an on-call schedule with the potential for full-time hours. You gain hands-on experience in food service and kitchen operations, with opportunities to build skills in food safety, sanitation, and meal preparation. The organization offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience and may provide access to benefits depending on hours worked and company policy. You work in an environment that emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and respect for both employees and guests.

Work Environment

This is an on-call position with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week, depending on business needs. The schedule requires open availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. You work in a kitchen and dining facility that includes food preparation areas, dishwashing stations, storage rooms, breakrooms, restrooms, and common areas. The role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching, as well as regular lifting and carrying of items up to 40-50 pounds. You may work in wet, hot, or cold environments, such as near ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators, and freezers. The position requires adherence to food safety and sanitation standards at all times, with a focus on maintaining a clean, orderly, and professional appearance in the workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryville, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 – $19.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maryville,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 app