Cook - Food Services Barton - Rotating Shifts

Cox Barton County Hospital; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, MO is seeking a hospital food service cook to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and visitors. The role requires adherence to quality and sanitation standards and a flexible, team-oriented approach.

Preferred candidates may have 1 year of institutional food service experience and HS diploma or equivalent; ServSafe certification is a plus. Work hours are rotating with shifts from early morning to evening.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Able to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge 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

Stand for long periods

Move quickly

Self-motivated

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility:Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759Department:1556 Food Services BartonScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:6:00AM-2:30PM/10:30AM-7:00PMWork Shift:Rotating (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), 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob 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