Food Service Assistant - South - Day Shift - PRN

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Vision Benefits

Dental Benefits

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support patient and staff meals in a hospital setting in Springfield, Missouri. The role focuses on preparing and delivering meals with attention to quality, sanitation and teamwork.

The position requires basic reading/writing, good communication and the ability to stand for extended periods. 16+ years old and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment are required.

Qualifications

• No prior formal education is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality food for patients, staff and other customers.
• Maintain a high standard of sanitation and cleanliness.
• Provide friendly customer service, serving and general kitchen support.
• Assist with coordination of meals and support during mealtimes.

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:

Awards

• 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