Cook - Food Services South - Evenings

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits including medical, vision, &:

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a food service cook for its South facility in Springfield, MO. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for patients, staff, visitors, and events within a hospital environment.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of institutional food service experience and strong food-safety knowledge, with preferred High School Diploma or equivalent. The position is full-time with evening shifts and requires teamwork and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of institutional food service preferred.
• Skills: basic reading/writing, teamwork, ability to move quickly, stand long periods, organized, self-motivated, food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, staff, visitors, and other functions.
• Maintains high standards of quality in food production and sanitation.

Skills

Reading and writing

Teamwork

Move quickly

Stand for long periods

Organized

Self-motivated

Food safety knowledge

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: 10:am-6:30pm Work 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).

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

Looking for Physician Opportunities? Please follow this link. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! 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.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

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CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.