Food Service Assistant

Facility:

Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

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 by Newsweek.
• 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.
• 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 Description:

Job Summary

• Performs cashiering, cash handling, basic food preparation, food serving, general cleaning, and sanitation procedures, as well as customer service responsibilities, following hospital standards. Has basic cafeteria and food service knowledge. Requires excellent customer service skills, a self –starter, and a positive attitude.

 

Job Requirements

• Education
◦ Required: None
◦ Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent

 

• Experience
◦ 2+ years 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 climb, carry, pull, or push up to 100 pounds

◦ Able to move quickly

◦ Able to operate tools and sanitation equipment

 

• Licensure/Certification/Registration
◦ N/AEducation: ▪ None Required ▪ High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred Experience: ▪ None 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 ▪ Must be 16 years of age or older Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ N/A