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

CoxHealth; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Branson, MO is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a 40-hour week. The role emphasizes sanitation, quality, and teamwork in a hospital kitchen.

Education is not mandatory; a high school diploma is preferred and ServSafe certification is advantageous. The department operates 5:00am to 1:30pm on day shifts with opportunities for growth within CoxHealth’s extensive Southwest Missouri system.

Qualifications

• Education: none required; High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Preferred ServSafe certification where feasible.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading and writing

Simple math

Follow directions

Team player

Stamina

Organized

Self-motivated

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility:

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

Department:

1437 Food Services Branson

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

5:00am - 1:30pm

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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), 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

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

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

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