Food Service Assistant - South - Day Shift - PRN

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and Dental

Retirement with employer match

20+ hrs/week

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support patient, staff, and guest meals in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role contributes to patient healing through nutritious service and accurate meal delivery.

You will perform preparation and delivery of meals with a focus on quality and sanitation, provide friendly service, and maintain clean work areas. The job emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to policy.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills and the ability to do simple math.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to follow directions and be a team player.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to move quickly when needed.
• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• The Food Service Assistant works behind the scenes to provide high quality food for patients, staff, and other customers.
• Performs preparation and delivery of food with high quality and sanitation standards.
• Includes customer service, serving, cleaning and sanitation; requires teamwork, attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Skills

Basic reading and writing skills and 2

Excellent communication skills

Able to follow directions and work as

Able to stand for long periods of time

Able to move quickly

Must be 16 years of age or older

Education

None Required

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: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM 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.

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

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 perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.