Supervisor-Food Services

Mercy Co; Missouri; On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Hospital Food Service Supervisor to oversee operations across the kitchen, cafeteria, catering, Patient Call Center and Patient Room Service. Under supervision of Food Services management, you will co-ordinate development, plan, staff, and support operations with Mercy’s leadership to deliver excellent patient care and service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of leadership experience; an Associate degree or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school Diploma or equivalent; 2 years lead/leadership experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Preferred Education: Associates Degree or above.
• Preferred Experience: 2 years experience in food service, acute care, or hospitality setting.
• Licensure/Certifications: Jefferson—Food Handlers within 90 days; St. Louis/South, Washington—Serve Safe Manager within 90 days; Washington—CDM.
• Physical demands: typical job-related physical requirements including kneeling, carrying, push/pull, and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department development and assist in planning, organizing, staffing and supporting operations and personnel in kitchen, cafeteria, catering, Patient Call Center and Patient Room Service.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide continuous excellent service to Mercy patients, guests and co-workers.
• Ensure duties align with Mercy mission and Service Standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Planning

Staffing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or above

Tools

Serve Safe Manager

CDM (Certified Dietary Manager)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the supervision of Food Services management, the Hospital Food Service Supervisor has the responsibility within Food and Nutrition Services to assist in the coordination of department development as well as with planning, organizing, staffing and supporting the direction of operations and personnel in the kitchen, cafeteria, catering, Patient Call Center and Patient Room Service. In collaboration with all leadership, a combination of core and secondary responsibilities are achieved in order to provide continuous excellent service to Mercy patients, guests and co-workers. Supervisor performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Education: High school Diploma or equivalent. In lieu of education, at least 2 years of lead or leadership experience may be considered.

Licensure:
Experience:
Certifications:

Jefferson: Food Handlers within 90 days of hire.

St. Louis/South: Serve Safe Manager within 90 days of hire.

Springfield: Serve Safe Manager within 90 days of hire.

Washington: Serve Safe Manager within 90 days of hire.

Other: 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, carrying of < 20 lbs, Push/pull < 12 lbs force, pinch grip, data entry Occasional: balancing on slippery surfaces
Continuous: gripping < 30 lbs, hand coordination

Preferred Education: Associates Degree or above.
Preferred Licensure:
Preferred Experience: 2 years experience in food service, acute care, or hospitality setting.
Preferred Certifications:

Washington: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

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.