Cook Per Diem Shift Varied

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing and cooking high-quality meals for patients and cafeteria services, ensuring adherence to strict sanitation and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong food preparation skills and a commitment to quality, making a meaningful impact on patient satisfaction. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for career development, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary arts and healthcare. Join a team that values excellence and provides exceptional care to the community.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation

Career development opportunities

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and garnish food for patients and cafeteria services.
• Maintain food temperatures and follow sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Guidelines

Communication Skills

Cooking Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cooking Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Title: Cook

Status: Per Diem

Schedule: Varied

About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC):

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and a freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Job Overview:

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food items for patients, cafeteria and catering, with emphasis on quality.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepare and garnish food for patient, cafeteria, and catering services, following standardized recipes.
• Meet or exceed quality standards through periodic tasting for palatability and consistency, cooking/serving temperatures, and visual inspection.
• Follow appropriate menu and production guide for food.
• Exhibit basic skills in food preparation and equipment utilization/safety, organization, and planning of production to meet menu demands.
• Maintain food temperatures through entire preparation cycle.
• Use food-handling techniques as set in departmental policies and procedures.
• Store unused food items labeling and dating.
• Report needed repairs and/or supplies to manager.
• Clean all worktables, ovens, fryers, grill, steam kettle, refrigerators and stove following the posted cleaning schedule.
• Assure that the Dietary Department meets the State, Medicare, The Joint Commission and other regulations required.
• Follows strict sanitation guidelines set up by the State of Florida Health Department.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Institutional cooking experience preferred, 1–3 years.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Typing and basic computer skills preferred.
• License/Qualifications Certifications: Prefer candidate has either food handler or ServSafe Certification.

If you have already submitted your application online and have a specific question, please feel free to contact Maya Perez at [phone]. Please allow two to three business days for the manager to review your application. Thank you for your interest!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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