**Hospital Food and Nutrition ER Associate** **Job Description** Candidates will be working as an ER Liaison, a vital communication link between the Emergency Room and the hospital kitchen. This role ensures that patients in the ER receive timely, accurate and appropriate meals based on their dietary needs and restrictions. The liaison is responsible for collecting patient meal orders, verifying dietary requirements, communicating with kitchen and ER staff, and delivering meals in a professional and compassionate manner. This role is essential in ensuring that those in the ER are felt cared for during such a sensitive and stressful time. The ideal candidate should understand the seriousness of the ER and hospital environment and will bring a soft touch and calming demeanor to every interaction, helping make someone's day just a little bit better. **Responsibilities** + Move between the ER and the kitchen with sensitivity and professionalism. + Provide menu guidance based on dietary limitations and hospital protocols. + Accurately records meal orders and dietary needs. + Input orders in the hospital's food service system or communicate directly with kitchen staff. + Ensure timely transmission of orders to and from the kitchen. + Act as a liaison between ER staff and kitchen personnel. + Report any issues or changes in orders that may affect meal service. + Follow all hospital infection control and food safety guidelines. + Ensure proper sanitation of food carts and delivery equipment. **Essential Skills** + 1.5+ years in the food service industry + Lead or management experience preferred + Ability to lift 50lbs and push 100lbs + Customer service oriented + Strong communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to work primarily independently. **Why Work Here?** Working in a hospital setting offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients and staff. The environment is professional, clean, and focused on delivering excellent service. Rotating shifts provide flexibility, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment offers a rewarding challenge. **Work Environment** The work environment is a hospital where candidates will primarily work in the kitchen and the ER. Appearance and general hygiene are very important. Candidates must adhere to a professional dress code, which includes no facial piercings, covering tattoos, and no heavy fragrances. The shifts are either 6:30 AM to 3 PM or 12:30 PM to 9 PM, with rotation working every other weekend. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $15.75 - $18.50/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 Austin,TX. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025. **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.