Food Service Assistant - FLEX

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant who can provide excellent customer service in a cafeteria and patient food service environment. This role requires basic knowledge in food service, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a team setting. Flexibility and the ability to stand for long periods are essential.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.
• Basic skills in reading, writing, and math required.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cafeteria and patient food service with high quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic reading and writing skills

Ability to follow directions

Team player

Able to stand for long periods

Able to move quickly

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

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 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 by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 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.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

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 employee has basic cafeteria and patient food service knowledge. Requires excellent customer service skills, positive attitude, ability to properly clean and sanitize with a high degree of flexibility. Duties will allow for a maintenance of high quality and service level in food and nutrition services.

Job Requirements

• 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
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  N/A