Connect with thousands of food service workers near you.

Instawork matches dining facilities with vetted and reliable food service workers looking for flexible, seasonal, and temp-to-hire roles.

Trusted by universities, healthcare facilities, and corporate dining groups nationwide

Never close a station again.



Instawork's large worker pool consistently results in fill rates of over 90%.

“As far as functionality, it’s the ease of posting a shift. Also the ability to see in real time pros picking up your shift. All of that is bringing a level of ease and trust into the process we haven’t necessarily seen in the past.”

Kiley Stokes

Senior Director

Vanderbilt University Auxiliary Services

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“As far as functionality, it’s the ease of posting a shift. Also the ability to see in real time pros picking up your shift. All of that is bringing a level of ease and trust into the process we haven’t necessarily seen in the past.”

Kiley Stokes

Senior Director

Vanderbilt University Auxiliary Services

Frequently asked questions

How does pricing work?

Instawork offers flexible, all-inclusive pricing so you only pay for shifts you book.

Hourly business rates, which are shown before you submit your booking request on our platform, include the Instawork Professional's hourly rate, pre-shift screening, insurance coverage, and any applicable taxes and fees.

Instawork handles all billing and worker payments. For those with recurring or large volume needs, please speak with a Partnerships Manager about custom pricing by requesting a demo.

How do you vet the staff?

Workers who book shifts through Instawork create detailed profiles. We collect and review over 30 skills data points, including work history, skill quizzes, professional references, and valid certifications.

Unlike traditional temp agencies, these data points are available to you to review directly on workers’ profile. Plus, once the worker starts completing shifts through Instawork, their work performance is continuously assessed through ratings and feedback from businesses, and on-time metrics and other platform data.

What cities does Instawork operate in?

Right now, Instawork operates in over 40 metro markets and surrounding areas across North America.

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Curious about when we'll be in your city? Unfortunately, we can't give you an estimate of when we're going to open in your city because it depends on a variety of factors.

If you're looking for work, download the app, complete your profile, and join the waitlist. We'll be sure to contact you first when we open up in your area!

If you're looking to hire, sign up to start posting shifts. We're rapidly growing and will let you know when we'll be ready to support you.