Cook (PC)

Labor Solutions, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Hospital Cook to assist in a high-volume hospital kitchen, preparing breakfast and lunch, and supporting meal preparation.

Candidates should have strong culinary skills, knowledge of nutritional meals, and the ability to work under pressure. The role requires 2+ years of experience, English language proficiency, and flexibility to work morning and night shifts in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Able to work under pressure with a professional friendly attitude.
• Must be able to work morning and night shifts.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Spanish bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Must be a team member that has culinary knowledge, café, porter, and/or restaurant experience.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: the cooks will maintain clean food stations to ensure food safety standards.
• Cooking: responsible for the preparation of foods according to standardized recipes and production methods. Ensure high quality using safe, sanitary food handling techniques during preparation service and storage.
• Monitors food and equipment to maintain proper temperature.
• Wraps, labels, and dates food products before storage and/or transportation.
• Prepare and cook foods following precise recipes that are designed to provide a high-quality nutritional meal, which may include option for special dietary restrictions.
• Must keep kitchen organized and running efficiently.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Short orders

Food safety

English proficiency

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Team player

Ability to work mornings and nights

Tools

Basic kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Title: Hospital Cook.

Classification: Term to Perm.
Pay Rate: $17 - $18 an hour.
Required: Interview by client.

Summary:

Experienced. Knowledge of short orders. Assisting in the kitchen, working together with meal prepping, and cooking (breakfast, lunch). Must have experienced working in high volume hospital setting. Resume must reflect experience.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Must be a team member that has culinary knowledge, café, porter, and/or restaurant experience.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: the cooks will maintain clean food stations to ensure food safety standards.
• Cooking: responsible for the preparation of foods according to standardized recipes and production methods. Ensure high quality using safe, sanitary food handling techniques during preparation service and storage.
• Monitors food and equipment to maintain proper temperature.
• Wraps, labels, and dates food products before storage and/or transportation.
• Prepare and cook foods following precise recipes that are designed to provide a high-quality nutritional meal, which may include option for special dietary restrictions.
• Must keep kitchen organized and running efficiently.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Work well under pressure and maintain a professional friendly attitude.
• Must be able to work morning and night shifts.
• Able to speak, read and write English.
• Bilingual-Spanish a plus (+).
• Must know how to prepare and read recipes.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Neat Appearance.
• Willing to go the extra mile to get things done.
• Trusted to work unsupervised and put out quality results.
• Know Basic cooking techniques (Braise, Sauté, Sear, Poach, Grill, Steam), culinary knowledge.
• Know basic Kitchen skills (take temperatures of food, work ovens, work basic kitchen equipment)
• Basic Knife skills.
• Sanitation Skills.
• Hand washing skills.l
• Clean Criminal Background.
• Drug Screening administered.
• Attendance and punctuality are mandatory.

Physical Requirements:

• Fine hand manipulation.
• Bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, prolonged standing and/or walking.