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

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support patient meals and hospital nourishment in a fast-paced environment. You will help prepare and deliver meals, assist staff, and ensure high sanitation standards throughout the service area.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude, with opportunities to contribute to patient care and hospital operations. Training provided for safety, quality, and customer service in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food with high quality and sanitation standards.
• Provide customer service and assist with serving and cleaning.
• Support Nutrition in patient care and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Basic reading

Excellent communication

Team player

Stamina

Quick mover

Age 16+

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Job description

Facility & Hours

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1101 Food Services South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 5:30am-2pm Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Company Overview

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

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 Preferred

Experience

• None

Skills

• 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 older

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• N/A

Company Philosophy

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients. OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Additional Information

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.