Food Service Assistant - Atrium

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant to provide high-quality food for patients and staff. This role involves preparing and delivering meals, ensuring sanitation, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Basic reading and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food with high standards of quality.
• Provide customer service, serving, cleaning, and sanitation.

Skills

Basic reading and writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Teamwork

Ability to stand for long periods

Ability to move quickly

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 several 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 in 2024.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in 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 in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

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

• The Food Service Assistant works behind the scenes to provide high-quality food for patients, staff, and other customers. Nutrition is crucial to the healing process in a hospital setting, and the Food Service Assistant plays a vital role in this. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering food with high standards of quality and sanitation. Additional duties include customer service, serving, cleaning, and sanitation. A high level of customer service, attention to detail, teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude are required.

Job Requirements

• Education

  • None Required

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

• Experience

  None

• Skills

  • Basic reading and writing skills and ability to do simple math

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Able to follow directions and work as part of a team

  • Able to stand for long periods

  • Able to move quickly

• Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • N/A