Food Service Assistant - Flex - Day Shift (as needed) - South

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth South - Food Service Assistant in Springfield, MO, supports high-quality patient and staff meals in a hospital environment. This flexible, PRN position requires teamwork, attention to cleanliness, and reliable service throughout day shifts.

Education is minimal; a high school diploma is preferred. Physical ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly is needed. 16+ age requirement applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform basic math.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in food service.
• Assists with stocking, cleaning, and customer service.
• Provides quality service in a hospital setting.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Mobility

Age 16+

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

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 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. 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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community?

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 perfectpositionforyou!

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keepourmission, vision, and values in mind with every decision forouremployees andourpatients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communitiesweserve.

OUR VISION

Tobethebestforthosewhoneedus.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion,respect,andintegrity.

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