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Food Service Worker

MercyOne
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Food Service Worker!

As a Food Service Worker at MercyOne, you will perform routine assignments in kitchen, cafeteria, and on patient floors. Performs food preparation as required, operates cash register, and receives, stores, and rotates supplies. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, and culture of MercyOne.

  • Performs routine patient tray-line/cafeteria/dining room/catering assignments.
  • Food preparation as required.
  • Receives, stores and rotates supplies.
  • Operates cash register/credit card machines/dept software.

Schedule

  • Full-Time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
  • Varied shifts based on departmental needs
  • Weekend and holiday rotation required

General Requirements

  • Ability to read, basic language, basic math, basic reasoning ability.
  • Cashiering requires personal computer.
  • Ability to work with others and communicate courteously and clearly.

Education

  • High School diploma preferred but not required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

  • MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
  • MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
  • MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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