Food Service Assistant - Food Services - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

The Food Service Assistant at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO, supports patient meals and hospital dining needs. You will prepare and deliver food to patients, staff, and visitors, while upholding safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and a positive service approach, with a day shift from 5:30am to 2pm and a 40-hour work week. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; must be 16+ years old.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills and ability to do simple math.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and move quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food to patients, staff and other customers with high quality and sanitation.
• Provide customer service, serving, cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, teamwork, flexibility and a positive attitude.

Skills

Basic reading and writing

Excellent communication

Team player

Stand for long periods

Move quickly

Age 16+

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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)

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.

Education

• None Required

Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
• 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