Lead Cook - South Food Services - Rotating Shifts

About this role

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807




 Department: 1101 Food Services South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM; Varied Evenings on occasion Work Shift: Rotating (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: Responsible/accountable for day to day operations of a food service operation. Has basic cafeteria, food service, and cash register knowledge. Directs and supervises staff as defined by the Missouri Food Code and to accomplish all daily tasks.

Education: ▪ Preferred: High school diploma or Equivalent Experience: ▪ Required: 1 year of Cooking Experience Skills: ▪ Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills ▪ Excellent communication skills ▪ Able to follow directions and work together as a team player ▪ Able to stand for long periods of time ▪ Able to climb, carry, pull, or push up to 50 pounds ▪ Able to move quickly ▪ Food safety and sanitation knowledge Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Preferred: ServSafe certification

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