Food Service Tech - FT/Evenings - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri is seeking a Food Service Worker I who performs non-cooking duties such as washing dishes, cold prep, salad production, serving, cashiering, tray passing, loading carts and general cleaning.

This role supports patient and guest satisfaction, requires high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year in a service environment, and emphasizes punctuality, English communication, and teamwork within a caring hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in a service-related environment/industry.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and assist with cold prep and salad production.
• Serve patients and guests; perform cashier duties and pass trays.
• Load carts and assist with general cleaning and receiving.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Punctuality

Food handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Food Service Worker I (FSW-I) does all the functions that are not cooking related, i.e., washing dishes, cold prep, salad production, serving, cashier, tray passing, loading carts, general cleaning and receiving.

Position Details:

Location

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

1400 US Highway 61

Festus, Missouri 63028

Hours/Schedule

• Full-Time
• Evenings
• Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in a service-related environment/industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains relationship with patients and customers to attain quality satisfaction of food.
• Is courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all patients, guests, team members, and hospital personnel.
• Ability to work in direct contact with a variety of foods.
• Able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.