Food Service Assistant - Part Time - Cox North - Day Shift

coxhealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth, a leading healthcare system serving southwest Missouri, is seeking a Food Service Assistant for Cox North in Springfield.

You will prepare and deliver food for patients, staff and visitors, ensuring high quality and sanitation, with varied day shifts and a 24-hour weekly schedule.

No prior experience required; a high school diploma is preferred, and you must be at least 16 years old. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food with quality and sanitation to patients, staff, and other customers.
• Provide customer service and assistance in the dining areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Skills

Basic reading and writing

Excellent communication

Team player

Stand for long periods

Move quickly

16+ years old

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Job description

Facility: Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802

Department: 1015 Food Services North

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Hours: Varied

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
• 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