Cook - Food Services - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a dedicated Food Service Cook to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff and visitors in a busy hospital setting. The role requires adherence to high standards of quality and sanitation, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative kitchen team.

The position offers a day shift with 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM hours, a 40-hour work week, and benefits including medical, vision, dental, and retirement with employer match.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing required; able to do simple math.
• Preferred High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred 1 year of institutional food service experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

Simple math

Team player

Food safety

Self-motivated

Organized

Flexible

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1101 Food Services South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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), 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

• 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