Lead Cook - Food Services South - Rotating Shifts

@ L.E. Cox Medical Centers
L.E. Cox Medical Centersl.e.coxmedicalcenters.com

Lead Cook - Food Services South - Rotating Shifts

Springfield, MO
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system with hospitals, clinics, and recognition for workplace excellence. The Lead Cook manages daily food services, supervises staff, and ensures safety compliance at CoxHealth South.

Requirements

  • 1 year of cooking experience
  • Basic food safety knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to stand long hours
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Food safety and sanitation knowledge
  • Teamwork and following directions

Full job description

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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