Supervisor-Food Services - FT

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast is seeking a Hospital Food Service Supervisor to oversee operations within the Food and Nutrition Services team, including kitchen, cafeteria, catering, and patient room service. You will coordinate development, staffing and direction of operations to ensure exceptional service for patients and staff.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 2 years’ food service experience in healthcare or hospitality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years experience in food service, acute care, or hospitality setting preferred.
• Certifications: CDM preferred; Serve Safe Manager within 90 days may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department development and support the direction of operations and personnel in kitchen, cafeteria, catering, and Patient Services.
• Assist in planning, organizing, staffing and supporting Food and Nutrition Services.
• Ensure continuous excellent service to Mercy patients, guests and co-workers in alignment with Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or above

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

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

• Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Non-Clinical Support
• Support Services
• Regular
• Full-time
• Mercy Hospital Southeast
• JR264458

Mercy Hospital Southeast - Food Services

1701 Lacey Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Shift: Days, Evening, Holiday, Nights, Weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications

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

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.

Preferred Education

Associates Degree or above.

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.