Cook - Food Services South - Evenings

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a dedicated cook for the Food Services South department in Springfield, MO. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for patients, staff and visitors while maintaining strict sanitation standards.

You will collaborate with a small team to deliver timely, quality meals in a hospital setting. Applicants should have basic reading/writing skills, be able to work as part of a team, and maintain mobility for a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to read and follow directions; strong teamwork.
• Willingness to stand for extended periods and stay organized.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading skills

Team player

Mobility

Food safety

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ServSafe Certification

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

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)

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 changeSelf- motivated
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• ServSafe certification preferred