Cook I

BayCare; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare's Winter Haven Hospital is seeking a Cook I to prepare nutritious meals for patients, visitors and staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain high food quality and safety, and assist with onboarding of new team members. This role emphasizes teamwork, accurate portioning, and maintaining sanitation, in line with BayCare's standards.

Preferred: 2 years in healthcare; Shift: varies; Location: Winter Haven, FL; Status: full-time/part-time/PRN.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Cook or 1 year with a High School Diploma or Culinary Diploma
• Preferred: 2 years in Healthcare
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes and production methods, ensuring high quality and sanitary handling during preparation, service and storage
• Assist with orienting and training of new team members
• Perform other duties as necessary

Skills

Cooking

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary Diploma

Job description

Details

Cook I

Status:Full Time / Part Time / PRN |Shift:Varies |Weekend Work:Every
Location: Winter Haven Hospital, [Winter Haven, FL]

Love to Cook? Turn your passion into purpose! BayCare is looking for Cooks to help provide nutritious meals and help nourish our patients, visitors, and team members every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of foods according to standardized recipes and production methods including food preparation for special populations, ensures high quality using safe, sanitary food handling techniques during preparation, service and storage, assists with orienting and training of new team members.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Experience

• Required: 2 years as a Cook / 1 year with high school Diploma or Culinary Diploma
• Preferred: 2 years in Healthcare

Education

• Required:High School Diploma or Equivalent

About BayCare:

BayCare is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area, operating 16 hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, and outpatient centers while partnering with thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we are dedicated to a culture of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

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