Cook - Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service worker to join their team. This role involves preparing and cooking meals for patients and staff while maintaining high standards of quality and sanitation. Ideal candidates should possess basic reading and writing skills, be organized, and have knowledge of food safety. With a supportive work environment recognized for excellence, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community. If you are self-motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1 year of institutional food service experience.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic reading and writing skills

Ability to do simple math

Team player

Ability to move quickly

Ability to stand for long periods

Organized

Flexible to change

Self-motivated

Food safety and sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary

About Us

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 by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Summary

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.

Job Requirements

• 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