Chef

Lakeside Neurologic; Wauchula (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Supplemental Plans

Continuing Education

Job summary

Lakeside Neurologic in Florida is seeking a full-time Chef to join our hospital kitchen team. You will prep and cook meals for clients and staff in a fast-paced environment with rotating weekend shifts.

Qualifications include a minimum of 2 years in high-volume cooking and AS Culinary Arts if possible; Serve Safe certification preferred. teamwork and physical stamina are essential to succeed here.

Qualifications

• AS Culinary Arts preferred and hospital kitchen experience favored.
• Minimum 2 years of high-volume prep and cooking experience.
• Serve Safe and Food Manager Certification preferred.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for clients and staff.
• Work in heat and busy kitchen environment under structured time lines.
• Stands and walks short distances; lift kitchen equipment as needed.
• Must be able to lift items over 50 lbs daily.
• Shifts are 6:00–14:30 and 10:00–18:30, Sunday–Saturday with rotating weekends.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety cert

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

AS Culinary Arts

Job description

We are excited to announce that we are looking for dynamic team members at Lakeside Neurologic. If you are an individual that is self-motivated, with passion for helping others achieve opportunities and goals, then Lakeside Neurologic needs you on our team. We are leaders in rehabilitation for brain and spinal cord injury, behavioral health and skilled nursing care.

Lakeside Neurologic is currently interviewing for the position of Chef. Chefs are important team members that perform the following duties at the facility:

The work schedule for this position is:

Shift 1-6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with rotating weekends - Full time with excellent benefit package

Shift 2-10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with rotating weekends-Full time with excellent benefit package.

Requirements for this position are AS Culinary Arts. Previous experience in a hospital setting, skilled nursing facility, school or commercial cleaning is preferred.

Qualifications:

• AS Culinary Arts preferred.
• A minimum of 2 yrs experience in high quantity prepping and cooking.
• Serve Safe and Food Manager Certification preferred
• Must be able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for clients and staff.
• Works in heat and busy environment of the kitchen area and functions within structured time lines.
• Stands and walks short distance most of the day.
• Must be able to stoop for, reach for, and lift kitchen equipment and supplies,
• Must be able to lift article in excess of 50 lbs throughout the day.
• Shifts are from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday-Saturday

Lakeside Neurologic offers a competitive salary and benefit package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Hospital, Cancer and Wellness Plans
• Continuing Education Allowance

Lakeside Neurologic is an EEOE and a DFWP. For more information or to apply online visit www.lakesideneurologic.com

Lakeside Neurologic supports transparency and safety in compliance with Florida House Bill 531 (2025).Information on Florida’s healthcare background screening requirements is available through the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) at https://info.flclearinghouse.com