Food Service Associate

Montgomery College; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a patient meal preparer and server to support our clinical dining services. You will help assemble meals for patients and customers, ensuring accuracy of diets and portion sizes while maintaining food quality and safety.

The role requires adherence to sanitation standards, ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment, and flexibility to assist with dishwashing and tray assembly as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Studies preferred.
• Food safety and sanitation awareness preferred.
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare food service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients and customers.
• Ensure meals match prescribed diets and are served at proper temperatures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area and equipment.
• Assist with dishwashing and tray assembly as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Sanitation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Current Saint Francis Colleagues - Please click HERE to login and apply.JOB SUMMARYResponsible for preparation and service of meals served to patients and customers. Customer service skills meet the expectation of the Medical Center's standards of practice. Serves food items on patient trayline, ensuring accuracy of prescribed diet. Serves Restaurant customers quality food at the proper temperature and portion size. May operate a cash register. Maintains work area and equipment in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Ensures that all food and supplies are properly labeled and stored as required by County and State regulatory agencies. May operate dish machine, and/or wash pots and pans.JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTSEducation:High School Diploma or General Studies PreferredCertification & Licensures:N/AExperience:N/AADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWhy Work at Saint Francis?Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.A Mission That MattersAt Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.MissionTo provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.VisionTo be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.Values You Can Feel Every DayIntegrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watchingStewardship: Managing resources wisely for the futureFaith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselvesHope: Lifting up those who feel discouragedJoy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heartCompassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyesExcellence: Always striving to be the bestDignity: Respecting human life from beginning to endIf You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.Total RewardsOur most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire dateSaint Francis Medical Services DiscountEarned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibilityRetirement benefits including SFHS immediate matchingEducation Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduationOther benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage AccessTo learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at [e-mail].