What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Services Lead I - South Food Services position at CoxHealth?
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
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
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
▪ No Prior Experience Required
▪ Experience preferred: 2 years supervisory
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
▪ Basic cash register
▪ Food safety and sanitation knowledge
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ N/A
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
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).
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20 hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
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
▪ No Prior Experience Required
▪ Experience preferred: 2 years supervisory
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
▪ Basic cash register
▪ Food safety and sanitation knowledge
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ N/A