Cook - Cox Medical Center Branson - Full Time - Day Shift

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth Branson is seeking a hospital food service worker to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will maintain high quality standards in food production and sanitation and support daily kitchen operations throughout the day shift.

The role requires basic literacy, teamwork, and reliable stamina to stand and work efficiently for extended periods. ServSafe certification is preferred, with typical 40-hour weekly schedules in Branson, Missouri.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of institutional food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily work routines and assignments as delegated.
• Prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, staff, visitors, and other functions.
• Maintains high standards of quality in food production and sanitation.

Skills

Basic reading/writing

Team player

Stamina

Organization

Motivation

Food safety

Fast execution

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Facility

Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616

Department

1437 Food Services Branson

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 5:00am - 1:30pm

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Company

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

Performs daily work routines and assignments as delegated. Prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, staff, visitors, and other functions. Maintains high standards of quality in food production and sanitation.

Education

• Required: none
• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

• Preferred: 1 year of institutional food service experience

Skills

• Basic reading and writing skills and able to do simple math
• Able to follow directions and work together as a team player
• Able to move quickly
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Organized and flexible to change
• Self- motivated
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• ServSafe certification preferred

Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

Vision

To be the best for those who need us.

Values

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Additional Information

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.