Full-Time Day Cook – Healthcare Kitchen

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Behavioral health & telemedicine

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, FL is seeking a Cook to join our hospital kitchen team. You will prepare foods per planned menus and recipes while coordinating with fellow cooks and cafeteria staff.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, following recipes, meeting deadlines, and participating in tastings to ensure meal quality. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• 1 year of applicable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting meal planning
• Prepare foods to meet standards
• Follow proper food handling techniques
• Follows recipes and production instructions
• Meets all time deadlines and assures that foods are not prepared too far in advance
• Assures taste tests are done with each meal and follows up with any problems
• Communicates to management
• Actively participates and contributes throughout the day

Skills

Food preparation

Meal planning

Team coordination

Education

High School or equivalency

Job description

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, FL is seeking a Cook to join our hospital kitchen team. You will prepare foods per planned menus and recipes while coordinating with fellow cooks and cafeteria staff.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, following recipes, meeting deadlines, and participating in tastings to ensure meal quality. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with 1 year of experience preferred.