Lead Cook - South Food Services - 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](https://www.coxhealth.com/employees/benefits/) **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