What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Food Services - Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital - Day Shift position at CoxHealth?
Facility
Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1349 Food Services Meyer
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Hours
8:00 AM-7:30 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
Performs daily work routines and assignments as delegated. Prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, staff, visitors, and other functions. Maintains high standards of quality in food production and sanitation.
Education
▪ Required: none
▪ Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
▪ Preferred: 1 year of institutional food service experience
Skills
▪ Basic reading and writing skills and able to do simple math
▪ Able to follow directions and work together as a team player
▪ Able to move quickly
▪ Able to stand for long periods of time
▪ Organized and flexible to change
▪ Self- motivated
▪ Food safety and sanitation knowledge
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ ServSafe certification preferred
Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1349 Food Services Meyer
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Hours
8:00 AM-7:30 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).
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20 hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Performs daily work routines and assignments as delegated. Prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, staff, visitors, and other functions. Maintains high standards of quality in food production and sanitation.
Education
▪ Required: none
▪ Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
▪ Preferred: 1 year of institutional food service experience
Skills
▪ Basic reading and writing skills and able to do simple math
▪ Able to follow directions and work together as a team player
▪ Able to move quickly
▪ Able to stand for long periods of time
▪ Organized and flexible to change
▪ Self- motivated
▪ Food safety and sanitation knowledge
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ ServSafe certification preferred