Food Service Technician-Lead

MHM Support Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in St. Louis, MO is seeking a capable food service supervisor to oversee routine operations in the absence of a supervisor. You will direct the efforts of team members, ensure tasks across all positions are completed on schedule, and adjust staffing as needed.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and Serve Safe/food handlers certifications. You will participate in scheduling, special projects, and quality improvement initiatives to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Must follow written directions and interpret menus.
• Self-motivated with ability to lead others to achieve objectives.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility of routine operations when supervisor is not on duty.
• Ensure tasks for all positions are completed as scheduled when manager is unavailable.
• 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

Staff leadership

Scheduling

Quality improvement

Written directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serve Safe Manager

Food Handlers

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.

Position Details

• 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 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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.