Food Service Technician - Carthage

Mercy; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matching retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Food Service Worker I to perform non-cooking tasks such as washing dishes, cold prep, salad production, serving, cashier duties, tray passing, and general cleaning. The role supports patient and guest satisfaction and requires reliable attendance.

Preferred applicants have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of service-related experience. English reading, writing, and speaking skills are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a service-related environment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Washes dishes, cleans, and maintains sanitation.
• Performs cold prep and salad production tasks.
• Assists with serving, cashier duties, and tray passing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Attendance

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

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.