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AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a part-time kitchen associate to prepare patient, retail, and catering meals following production records. You will assist with advance prep, organize ingredients, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen while tracking temperatures to meet regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include inventory management, labeling, dating, and rotating stock to minimize waste, plus collaborating with managers and teammates to achieve service goals and ensure quality, safe food delivery

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1+ year foodservice experience preferred.
• Able to read instructions and write simple notes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following production records for patient, retail, and catering.
• Review pull sheets and organize ingredients for upcoming service periods.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and record temperatures per regulations.
• Manage inventory—sort, label, date, rotate stock to minimize waste.
• Collaborate with managers and team to meet operational goals and ensure efficient service.

Skills

Cooking methods

Therapeutic diet

Food industry knowledge

Precise cooking

Creativity in cooking

Overtime weekends holidays

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule and Location

• Part time Shift: Day
• United States of America
• Address: 1000 WATERMAN WAY
• City: TAVARES
• State: Florida
• Postal Code: 32778

Job Description

Prepare patient, retail, and catering meals by following culinary production records, including short-order and batch cooking to ensure quality and temperature standards. Execute advance prep tasks by reviewing pull sheets and organizing ingredients for upcoming service periods and high-volume production needs. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring all equipment and surfaces meet health standards and recording temperatures according to regulatory requirements. Manage inventory by sorting, labeling, dating, and rotating stock to support food safety and minimize waste. Collaborate with managers and team members to meet operational goals, communicate needs, and support efficient food service delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cooking methods [Required] Able to communicate in English. [Required]
• Therapeutic diet preparation knowledge [Preferred]
• Knowledge about working in the food industry [Required]
• Ability to cook precisely and efficiently. Should be able to make decisions and multi-task under pressure [Required]
• Creativity in food preparation and service. [Required]
• May be required to work overtime; weekends and holidays. [Required]
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. [Required]
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. [Required]
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. [Required]
• General knowledge of recipe execution and adherence along with sanitary work procedures. [Required]
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations [Required]
• Knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food and use and care of utensils and equipment. [Required]
• Knowledge of all policies, procedures, and regulations regarding patient care, safety, fire, security, and risk management. [Required]
• Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care. [Required]
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of organization/employee/patient/family/caregiver information. [Required]
• Ability to operate standard office machines such as fax, copier, calculator, and mail machines. [Required]
• Hospital or nursing home foodservice environment is [Preferred]

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Work Experience

1+ foodservice experience in a high-volume culinary production capacity. [preferred]

Additional Information

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/4ew2su3y Pay Range: $15.84 - $25.34 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.