Food Service Technician-Lead

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an enterprising team member for hospital food service operations. The role requires leading others, directing tasks when supervision is not available, and adjusting staffing to ensure smooth service across shifts.

In this position you will support supervisors with scheduling, task assignments, and special projects while participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient meals and overall service quality at Mercy facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow written directions and interpret selected menus.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and lead others to accomplish objectives set by area supervisor without direct supervision.
• Physical demands described: kneeling or crouching, lifting up to 40 lbs, carrying <35 lbs (2 handed).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Team supervision

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Food Service experience

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.

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.

Education

Position Details:

Licensure

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 Licensure

Preferred Experience: 90 days experience in hospital food service.

Preferred Certifications

Preferred Other:

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.