Hospital Cook - Day-One Benefits & Flexible Schedule

AdventHealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Daytona Beach is seeking dedicated foodservice staff to prepare patient, retail, and catering meals, following production records and safety standards. You will maintain a sanitary kitchen, manage inventory, and collaborate with team members to meet daily goals.

Full-time day shifts with weekends included are available. The role offers benefits from Day One and opportunities for career development within a compassionate healthcare setting in Florida.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate in English. [Required]
• Therapeutic diet preparation knowledge [Preferred]
• Knowledge about working in the food industry [Required]
• Ability to cook precisely and efficiently. Should be able to make decisions and multi-task under pressure [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) [Required]
• Good oral communication skills. [Required]
• Excellent customer service skills. [Required]
• Ability to perform basic math functions. [Required]
• Creativity in food preparation and service. [Required]
• Flexibility in scheduling of hours. [Required]
• May be required to work overtime; weekends and holidays. [Required]
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. [Required]
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. [Required]
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. [Required]
• General knowledge of recipe execution and adherence along with sanitary work procedures. [Required]
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations [Required]
• Strong organizational skills. [Required]
• Knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food and use and care of utensils and equipment. [Required]
• Knowledge of all policies, procedures, and regulations regarding patient care, safety, fire, security, and risk management. [Required]
• Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care. [Required]
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of organization/employee/patient/family/caregiver information. [Required]
• Ability to operate standard office machines such as fax, copier, calculator, and mail machines. [Required]
• Hospital or nursing home foodservice environment is [Preferred]

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, retail, and catering meals by following culinary production records, including short-order and batch cooking to ensure quality and temperature standards.
• Execute advance prep tasks by reviewing pull sheets and organizing ingredients for upcoming service periods and high-volume production needs.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring all equipment and surfaces meet health standards and recording temperatures according to regulatory requirements.
• Manage inventory by sorting, labeling, dating, and rotating stock to support food safety and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with managers and team members to meet operational goals, communicate needs, and support efficient food service delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Therapeutic diet knowledge

Food industry knowledge

Cooking accuracy

Basic math

MS Office knowledge

Customer service

Inventory control

Sanitation & safety

Flexibility in hours

Infection control

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AdventHealth Daytona Beach is seeking dedicated foodservice staff to prepare patient, retail, and catering meals, following production records and safety standards. You will maintain a sanitary kitchen, manage inventory, and collaborate with team members to meet daily goals.

Full-time day shifts with weekends included are available. The role offers benefits from Day One and opportunities for career development within a compassionate healthcare setting in Florida.