Food Service Assistant

Mercyhealth; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Lake Geneva in Wisconsin is seeking a dependable Food Service Assistant to support daily kitchen and cafeteria operations. You will read tray orders, deliver patient trays, operate the dish machine, and assist with stocking and sanitation to ensure safe, patient‑centered service.

This full‑time role requires flexibility for varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food service is a plus.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Reads patient tray orders and places items on trays.
• Delivers and serves patient trays, snacks and supplements.
• Operates dish machine and maintains clean work areas.
• Replenishes stock and ensures proper food temperatures.
• Assists with cashier duties and takes part in safety/sanitation practices.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Food Service AssistantApply: Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Lake Geneva, WI: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-02561**Overview**Performs daily kitchen and cafeteria duties to maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment while providing quality service to patients, residents, customers, and partners. Prepares and assembles food, delivers and retrieves patient meal trays, operates and sanitizes kitchen equipment, washes dishes and pots and pans, and replenishes supplies. Maintains clean work areas and performs cashier duties as needed. Works effectively in a fast-paced environment and maintains flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and assigned areas based on department and system needs. **Schedule: Varied****ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Reads patient tray ticket orders and places items on trays.* Delivers / serves patient trays, snack and supplements Assist patients with opening any items* Collects patient trays from room, stacks dirty dishes on cart and returns cart to kitchen* Operates dish machine* Performs daily / weekly cleaning tasks* Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots and pans, and kitchen equipment* Maybe required to filter hot oil with mesh strainer and/or change oil in fryers* Serves cafeteria customers* Operates cash register* Portions food items as directed* Replenishes stock with proper rotation* Takes and records food temperatures* Takes and records equipment temperatures* Cleans and sanitizes work area, tables, and cabinets* Collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers* Follows scripting when delivering patient trays* Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations* Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, and proper hair coverings)* Excellent customer service skills needed when delivering patient trays **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**High school diploma or equivalent preferred.**PAY RANGE:**$16.56 - $24.01Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunities