Food Service Assistant - Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to play a crucial role in delivering high-quality meals to patients and staff. This position emphasizes the importance of nutrition in the healing process, requiring a commitment to customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Join a recognized and supportive workplace that values its employees and offers a range of benefits, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• No prior experience needed for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality food for patients and staff.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

Basic reading and writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to stand for long periods

Ability to move quickly

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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 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.

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