Food Service Assistant - Flex

coxhealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support patient, staff, and visitors by preparing and delivering meals with high quality and sanitation standards.

This flex/PRN role requires good communication, teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods; starting pay aligns with hospital food service guidelines and includes medical/dental benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• None required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Prep and deliver food with quality and sanitation.
• Provide customer service and serving.
• Clean and sanitize work areas; maintain hygiene standards.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility and a positive attitude.

Skills

Basic reading and writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player and follow directions

Able to stand for long periods

Able to move quickly

Must be 16 years of age or older

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

None Required

Job description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1101 Food Services South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Hours:

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth 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)

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

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. This is a flex position. The hours are PRN (as needed).

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