Hospital Cook: Lead Food Prep & Patient Meals

Baycare; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare is seeking a Cook at St. Joseph's Hospital South in Riverview, FL to provide nutritious meals for patients, visitors and staff.

This role requires hands-on food preparation, adherence to recipes, and a strong focus on safety and sanitation. Requirements include 4 years of cooking experience, or 2 years with a high school diploma or culinary diploma; high school diploma or equivalent; and ServSafe Manager certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Prepare foods according to recipes and production methods.
• Maintain high quality with safe handling and daily QC checks.
• Operate multiple stations and check taste, temperature and presentation.
• Train staff on production, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Lead production in absence of Executive Chef.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to recipes and production methods.
• Ensure quality and safety through sanitation and QC checks.
• Manage multiple stations and monitor taste, temperature and presentation.
• Train staff on production processes and safety.
• Lead kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Quality control

Staff training

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Manager?

Job description

BayCare is seeking a Cook at St. Joseph's Hospital South in Riverview, FL to provide nutritious meals for patients, visitors and staff.

This role requires hands-on food preparation, adherence to recipes, and a strong focus on safety and sanitation. Requirements include 4 years of cooking experience, or 2 years with a high school diploma or culinary diploma; high school diploma or equivalent; and ServSafe Manager certification within 12 months.