Dietary Cook

Southern Healthcare Management; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late-night shifts

Stable scheduling

Daily Pay via OnShift

Full-time benefits

Advancement opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Southern Healthcare Management is seeking a committed cook to join our Culinary Services team in Bradenton, FL. You will prepare meals following menus and standardized recipes to ensure residents receive consistent, high-quality nourishment.

Work in a healthcare setting with predictable hours, a supportive team, and opportunities for advancement. Prior foodservice experience is valued and reliable attendance is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or foodservice experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and production sheets.
• Ability to work in a team and fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, and proper temperatures.
• Follow therapeutic and modified diet requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Assist with food prep, tray line, and service as needed.
• Follow all food safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Cooking / Food preparation

Teamwork

Follow recipes / production sheets

Reliability / attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tired of late nights in restaurants? Bring your skills to a kitchen where you can have consistent hours and still do what you love.

Overview

Join our Culinary Services team in a healthcare setting where your work directly supports residents every day. This role offers a more predictable schedule, a strong team environment, and the opportunity to use your cooking skills in a meaningful way.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following menus and standardized recipes
• Ensure food quality, portion control, and proper temperatures
• Follow therapeutic and modified diet requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Assist with food prep, tray line, and service as needed
• Follow all food safety and infection control procedures

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or foodservice experience preferred
• Ability to follow recipes and production sheets
• Ability to work in a team and fast-paced environment
• Reliable attendance

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One-year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May be designated as Lead for Food and Nutrition Aides in absence of Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Working in institutional kitchen environment, employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, see, talk and hear. May occasionally lift or move items of up to 50 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Agrees to safeguard the privacy of residents' protected health information from improper use and disclosure according to state and federal law.

What We Offer

• No late-night shifts (healthcare environment)
• Consistent, stable scheduling
• Daily Pay available via OnShift
• Benefits for full-time team members
• Opportunities for advancement
• Supportive, team-focused workplace

Compensation - Competitive pay based on experience

Work Environment

• Healthcare / long-term care setting
• Standing, lifting, and kitchen conditions required

Our Service Standards:

• Sincere Appreciation...for everyone
• Hearing Needs...and responding quickly
• Caring Approach...in everything we do
• Managing Situations...for positive outcomes