Cook - Inpatient - Palm Harbor - PRN

Empath Health; Dunedin (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization committed to providing exceptional care. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in promoting safe food practices and delivering high-quality dining services to patients and guests. Your culinary skills will shine as you prepare meals that meet individual dietary needs while maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community, working with diverse individuals and contributing to their comfort and dignity. If you are passionate about food service and want to be part of a caring team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; food service experience preferred.
• Two years of experience in food service programs is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to standardized recipes and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Provide dining services to patients and guests, ensuring high hospitality standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Hospitality Service

Dietary Policies Compliance

Dishwashing Services

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Food Service Education

Job description

Empath Health is currently seeking a Cook to join our team.

The Cook will:

1. Promote and follow all dietary policies and procedures in the Care Centers to ensure safe food practices.
2. Prepare food according to standardized recipes as outlined on the food production program, plans and coordinates cooking schedules, prepares and serves meals for special functions, and maintains a clean and orderly kitchen and dining room.
3. Provide dining services to patients and guests while maintaining and exceeding hospitality and service standards.
4. Ensure attractive and palatable food selections for patients at flexible times to meet individual needs of patients.
5. Be responsible for assignment of tasks/duties for staff present during shift and communicate kitchen staff’s performance successes/issues to Dietary Supervisor.

Position Requirements:

1. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Two years of successful experience in a hospital, nursing home, governmental or school facility food service program or successful completion of a formalized technical education or other food service class.
3. Desire to work with Hospice patients.
4. Ability to provide dishwashing services and assist in providing dining services which meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
5. Ability to read and follow instructions to meet needs of kitchen services and cleaning.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!