Food and Nutrition Cook

Tuskawilla-Nursing-; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late-night shifts (healthcare)

Daily Pay via OnShift

Benefits for full-time team members

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive, team-focused workplace

Job summary

Tuskawilla Nursing is seeking a caring kitchen teammate to prepare and cook meals in a healthcare setting. You will follow menus and standardized recipes to ensure quality, portion control, and safe temperatures, while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and supporting tray-line and service during shifts.

We value reliability, teamwork, and the ability to follow production sheets in a fast-paced environment.

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

Teamwork

Follow recipes

Reliability

Food preparation

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

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

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