Food Service Technician-Lead

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a proactive team member who can manage routine operations when supervisors are away and guide colleagues to meet schedule commitments.

You will participate in staffing adjustments, assist with scheduling and special projects, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives as part of a collaborative Mercy healthcare team. Preferred candidates demonstrate self-motivation, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead others and direct efforts when supervisors are not on duty.
• Ability to follow written directions and interpret menus.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in all technical positions.
• Takes responsibility of routine operations when supervisor is not on duty.
• Direct the efforts of others.
• Makes staffing adjustments to cover open positions.
• Assists supervisors with scheduling, task assignments, and special projects.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Self-motivation

Follow written directions

Quality improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Demonstrates proficiency in all technical positions. Takes responsibility of routine operations when supervisor is not on duty. Ensures tasks for all positions are completed as scheduled when manager is not available. Direct the efforts of others. Makes staffing adjustments to cover open positions. Assists supervisors with scheduling, task assignments, and special projects. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Experience

• Certifications: Jefferson: Food Handlers within 90 days of hire
• St. Louis/South: Serve Safe Manager within 90 days of hire
• Springfield: Food Handlers within 90 days of hire
• Washington: Serve Safe Manager within 90 days of hire
• Other: Must be able to follow written directions and interpret selected menus. Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and lead others to accomplish objectives set by area supervisor without direct supervision of work shift. The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job. Most physical demands are below, plus: Minimal: kneeling or crouching, lifting up to 40 lbs, carrying of <35 lbs (2 handed)
• Preferred Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Experience

90 days experience in hospital food service.

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.