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Food Service Technician (PRN, Part-Time)
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Food Service Technician to join our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will support daily food service operations by providing exceptional service to patients, visitors,and co-workers while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and hospitality.
The Food Service Technician performs a variety of non-cooking duties, including meal assembly, cold food preparation, tray delivery, cashiering, dishwashing, sanitation, stocking, and general cleaning. This position plays an important role in delivering a positive dining experience and supporting patient satisfaction.
- Assemble snacks, nourishments, and meal trays according to physician orders, patient preferences, and hospital policies.
- Prepare salads, grab-and-go items, and other cold food products.
- Set up serving stations with breads, condiments, beverages, and utensils.
- Serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables during meal service.
- Expedite food for patients and assist with timely tray delivery.
- Load food carts for service and assist with meal distribution.
- Interact professionally and courteously with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
- Assist patients with opening containers and cutting food when appropriate.
- Operate a cash register and process customer transactions as assigned.
- Brew coffee and tea and maintain beverage stations.
- Restock supplies, condiments, and service areas throughout the shift.
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
- Clean and sanitize workstations, food preparation areas, counters, steam tables, and equipment.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and emergency procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support department operations and Mercy's Mission, Vision, and Values.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in food service, hospitality, retail, customer service, healthcare, or another service-related environment preferred.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with patients, guests, and team members.
- Ability to work in direct contact with a variety of food products.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique people. Our team members are dedicated to providing compassionate care and exceptional service while living out Mercy's Mission and Values every day.
Join a team where your work directly impacts the patient experience and helps create a welcoming environment for all who enter our hospital.
- Job Title: Food Service Technician
- Department: Food/Nutrition/Dietary
- Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)
- Status: Part-Time
- Location: Mercy Hospital St. Louis
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Apply today and help nourish healing through outstanding service.
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Mercy Health
Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMHealth.org,) one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit.
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