Cook - Food Services South - Evenings

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth South is seeking a Food Service Cook to prepare meals for hospital patients, staff and visitors. You will follow daily routines, maintain high standards of food quality and sanitation, and collaborate with a team in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen.

Evening shift available, 40 hours per week. Prior kitchen experience is preferred; ServSafe certification is a plus. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and retirement with employer match.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow simple instructions.
• Basic math and ability to measure ingredients.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic literacy

Simple math

Team player

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Stamina

Organized

Adaptability

Self-motivated

Following directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1101 Food Services SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:10:am-6:30pmWork Shift:Evening 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).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 EquivalentExperience: Preferred: 1 year of institutional food service experienceSkills: 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 knowledgeLicensure/Certification/Registration: ServSafe certification preferred