Food Service Assistant - Flex

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Employer matching retirement

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant in Springfield, MO. This flex/PRN role supports patient and staff meals, ensuring quality food preparation and sanitation. You will assist with serving, cleaning, and maintaining a clean workspace.

The position requires good communication, teamwork, and the ability to stand for extended periods. Hours are as needed, with day shift coverage in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• No degree required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food with high quality and sanitation.
• Provide customer service to patients, staff and visitors.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Follow directions and work well in a team.
• May require standing for long periods and moving quickly.

Skills

Basic reading & writing

Excellent communication

Team player

Stand for long periods

Move quickly

16+ years old

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1101 Food Services SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:0Hours:7:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Monday/Wednesday/FridayWork 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.This is a flex position. The hours are PRN (as needed).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