Retail Food Service Assistant - South

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth seeks a Retail Food Service Assistant responsible for maintaining high standards of customer service and food quality in their Cafeteria and Catering Services. Candidates should have strong communication skills, flexibility, and teamwork abilities. A high school diploma is preferred along with experience in food service.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Preferred 2+ years experience in food service and sanitation.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent customer service in the cafeteria.
• Handle cash register operations and maintain cleanliness.
• Interact with customers in a retail environment.

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 in Health Care by Newsweek.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• 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 in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

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 Retail Food Service Assistant ensures that the Cafeteria and Catering Services is providing excellent customer service, while maintaining the high quality of food.? This position will be responsible for interacting with customers in a retail environment.? Duties include serving, cash register operation, cleaning and sanitizing.? A high level of customer service, teamwork, flexibility and a positive attitude is required.

Job Requirements

• Education

  • None Required

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

• Experience

  • 2+ years experience in food service, general cleaning, and sanitation preferred

• 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