Cook - Full Time

Select Medical; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision

Company-matching 401(k)

Impactful teamwork

Job summary

Select Medical in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our hospital’s kitchen team. The role involves preparing meals for patients and the cafeteria, ensuring consistency and portion control, and maintaining kitchen equipment and cleanliness.

The ideal candidate brings 1 year of cooking experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferably a culinary arts degree plus food safety training.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• Completion of a state or local food safety-training course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food preparation for patients and the cafeteria
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control
• Stay informed of nutritional services and regulatory requirements

Skills

Cooking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts degree

Food safety-training course

Job description

Overview

Position: Cook

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Schedule: Full-timeCompensation: $16 - $21.54 per hour (based on experience)

Our hospitalis a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and every team member plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food preparation for patients and the cafeteria
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control
• Stay informed of nutritional services and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of cooking experience is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent preferred
• Culinary Arts degree
• Completion of a state or a local food safety-training course
• Healthcare experience

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans