Cook II

BayCare; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare’s Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Cook II to prepare meals for patients, visitors, and staff according to standardized recipes. You will work across multiple stations, ensure quality, safety, and presentation, and participate in daily quality checks.

Requirements include 4 years as a cook (or 2 years with a high school diploma or culinary diploma) and a ServSafe Manager certification within 1 year of hire. Healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 years as a Cook or 2 years with high school Diploma or Culinary Diploma.
• ServSafe Manager certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes and production methods.
• Ensure high quality using safe, sanitary food handling and daily quality checks.
• Work across multiple stations and conduct checks on taste, temperature and presentation.
• Train and orient staff on production, safety and sanitation practices.
• Lead production in absence of Executive Chef per facility.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary Diploma

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Details

Cook II

Status:Full Time / Part-Time / PRN |Shift:Varies |Weekend Work:Every
Location: Morton Plant Hospital, [Clearwater, 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 the standardized recipes, and production methods.
• Ensures high quality using safe, sanitary food handling techniques during preparation, service and storage and daily quality control checks.
• Works multiple production stations and conducts quality control checks on taste, temperature and presentation on patient, cafeteria, and catering foods.
• Trains and orients selected staff on food production along with safety and sanitation practices.
• Leads production in absence of Executive Chef according to facility.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Experience

• Required: 4 years as a Cook / 2 years with high school Diploma or Culinary Diploma
• Preferred: 2 years in Healthcare

Education

• Required:High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification

• Required: ServSafe Manager food safety certification within 1 year of hire.

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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