Cook - Food Services Branson - Day Shift

Cox-Medical-Center-Branson; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Cox Medical Center Branson is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes quality and sanitation in a hospital setting, with a daytime shift and 40 hours per week.

Education is not required, though a High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience in institutional food service is a plus; ServSafe certification is desirable to support food safety standards.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience in institutional food service preferred (1 year).
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Works as part of a team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Stamina

Move quickly

Basic math

Self-motivated

Following directions

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Facility:Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616Department:1437 Food Services BransonScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:5:00am - 130pmWork 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).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 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