Lead Cook - Food Services South - Rotating Shifts

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