Healthcare Kitchen Supervisor & Cook

Peace River Center; Bartow (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace River Center in Bartow, FL is seeking a Cook to prepare food and beverages to meet the production needs of the Dietary Services Unit; when acting as cook, you also oversee daily food service operations. The role requires supervision of dietary aides, coordination with vendors, training staff, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of institutional healthcare cooking

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience cooking in an institutional healthcare environment.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification required.
• Must complete training to obtain/maintain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages in appropriate quantities to meet production needs of the Dietary Services Department.
• Supervise dietary aides and coach staff to ensure quality service.
• Serve as liaison with vendors, external authorities, and customers for related services.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements for dietary operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related materials and information.

Skills

Food safety

Supervision

Vendor liaison

Staff training

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Peace River Center in Bartow, FL is seeking a Cook to prepare food and beverages to meet the production needs of the Dietary Services Unit; when acting as cook, you also oversee daily food service operations. The role requires supervision of dietary aides, coordination with vendors, training staff, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of institutional healthcare cooking