Nutrition Assistant, Full-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Springfield, MO 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, loading carts, and general cleaning.

The role requires at least a High School Diploma and 1 year of service-related experience; English reading/writing/speaking is essential. Mercy emphasizes comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a service-related environment/industry.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work in direct contact with a variety of foods.
• Able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).

Responsibilities

• Washes dishes and handles non-cooking tasks.
• Prepares cold items and salads as directed.
• Performs serving duties and cashier responsibilities.
• Passes trays and loads carts for service.
• Engages in general cleaning and receives deliveries as needed.

Skills

Patient interaction

English proficiency

Attendance & punctuality

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.