Food Service Assistant - Cox South - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support patient and staff meals with high-quality preparation and sanitation. You will assist with serving, delivery, and maintaining clean food service areas while providing friendly customer service.

Candidates should be 16 years or older, with basic reading/writing and able to perform simple math. High school diploma preferred. This is a full-time day-shift position with a start time around 5:30am and end around 2pm.

Qualifications

• Basic reading/writing and ability to do simple math required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow directions.
• Able to work as part of a team with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food to patients, staff, and other customers.
• Support sanitation and cleanliness in food service areas.
• Provide customer service and assist with serving and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Basic reading and writing

Simple math

Excellent communication

Follow directions

Team player

Stand for long periods

Move quickly

Age 16+

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1101 Food Services SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:5:30am-2pmWork 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:The Food Service Assistant works behind the scenes to provide high quality food for the patients, staff, and other customers. In the hospital setting Nutrition is crucial to the healing process, the Food Service Assistant serves a vital role in helping patients with this healing process. Performing preparation and delivery of food with a high standard of quality and sanitation. Additional duties will include customer service, serving, cleaning and sanitation. A high level of customer service to internal and external customers, attention to detail, teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude is required.Education: None Required High School Diploma or Equivalent PreferredExperience: NoneSkills: Basic reading and writing skills and able to do simple math Excellent communication skills Able to follow directions and work together as a team player Able to stand for long periods of time Able to move quickly Must be 16 years of age or olderLicensure/Certification/Registration: N/A