Food Services Lead I - South Food Services

**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:

* 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:
▪ 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