Food Service Assistant - South - Day Shift - PRN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

20+ hrs/week benefits eligibility

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support meal preparation and delivery for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes sanitation, accuracy, and timeliness in a hospital setting.

The position involves assisting with food prep, serving meals, cleaning and sanitation, and providing excellent customer service. A positive attitude, teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods are essential.

Qualifications

• None Required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals for patients, staff and other customers with high sanitation standards.
• Assist with food preparation, serving meals and maintaining cleanliness of work areas.
• Provide courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
• Follow directions, work as part of a team and maintain safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Basic reading and writing

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Stand for long periods

Move quickly

16+ years old

Education

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 & Recognitions

• 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