FS Cook | Leesburg Dietary | Variable Shift | PRN

University of Florida Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Leesburg Hospital is seeking a Cook to provide high-quality food service within its health care facilities. The Cook will be responsible for preparing a variety of food items and ensuring compliance with all safety and food handling requirements. This is a PRN position offering flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook in a restaurant setting is highly preferred
• Must adhere to food safety and handling regulations

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve food items
• Operate kitchen equipment and manage food supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations

Skills

Food Preparation

Safety Standards

Cooking Techniques

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Since the doors opened more than 60 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation – its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, lifesaving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.

Responsibilities

Essential (Primary) Functions: The primary responsibility of the Cook is to provide the highest quality of service to the customers at all times. Responsibilities include following recipes and production sheets for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments. The food preparation will include operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and weigh ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use. In addition, the Cook may be expected to taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, and assess production requirements, and requisition supplies and equipment. Additionally, the Cook may prepare baked items, move/lift food supplies, and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets. The Cook cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment. The Cook must understand and adhere to all safety and food handling requirements of UFHCF, local, state, & federal jurisdictions.

Non-Essential duties may include: The filling in for other positions within the department. Other duties may be assigned by Lead, Supervisor or Manager. This is a PRN variable shift position.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Previous Cook experience highly preferred in a general restaurant highly preferred