Cook | Florida Med Center | $16-18/hr

Lemontree Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Health Insurance

401k

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Referral program

Job summary

Lemontree Healthcare is hiring a Full-time Cook for Lauderdale Lakes, FL, to prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff in collaboration with the kitchen team. You will follow dietary guidelines, assist with meal plating, and help manage inventory while maintaining high food-safety standards.

Shift is 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday–Friday with every other weekend. Pay ranges from $16 to $18 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health and vision insurance, a 401k, paid time off and

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in healthcare, restaurant, or institutional setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and meal plans accurately.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes, ensuring food meets quality, taste, and dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, following food safety guidelines (HACCP).
• Assist with meal plating and food presentation, ensuring meals are visually appealing and appetizing.
• Help manage food inventory, rotating stock, and maintaining appropriate portion control.
• Provide assistance to the Lead Cook and Kitchen Manager in the development of meal plans and preparation schedules.
• Work closely with dietary staff to accommodate patient-specific dietary needs, such as low-sodium or gluten-free diets.
• Adhere to proper sanitation and safety practices in the kitchen.
• Assist in preparing special meals for holidays, events, or celebrations as needed.
• Participate in team meetings, providing input on menu suggestions, food quality, and patient feedback.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Lauderdale Lakes, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2277

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

The Cook will play a key role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for our patients and staff. You will work in collaboration with the kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared following dietary guidelines and special requests for patients. This position requires a passion for cooking, an understanding of food safety, and a commitment to contributing to a positive, supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Florida Medical Center
Schedule: Monday-Friday and every other weekend

Shifts: 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay range: $16-18/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes, ensuring food meets quality, taste, and dietary requirements.


• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, following food safety guidelines (HACCP).


• Assist with meal plating and food presentation, ensuring meals are visually appealing and appetizing.


• Help manage food inventory, rotating stock, and maintaining appropriate portion control.


• Provide assistance to the Lead Cook and Kitchen Manager in the development of meal plans and preparation schedules.


• Work closely with dietary staff to accommodate patient-specific dietary needs, such as low-sodium or gluten-free diets.


• Adhere to proper sanitation and safety practices in the kitchen.


• Assist in preparing special meals for holidays, events, or celebrations as needed.


• Participate in team meetings, providing input on menu suggestions, food quality, and patient feedback.

Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, restaurant, or institutional setting is preferred.


• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.


• Ability to follow recipes and meal plans accurately.


• Ability to work well in a team environment.


• Good communication skills and ability to follow directions.


• Vision insurance


• Health Insurance


• 401k


• Paid time-off


• Paid holidays


• Referral program

Lemontree Healthcare policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. Employment decisions at Lemontree are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience, and suitability.