Hospital Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe, Efficient Service

ClearSky Health; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting. The role requires following scheduled menus, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and contributing to efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of healthcare or commercial food service experience. Certifications in food safety may be required depending on location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• At least 1 year of production experience in healthcare or commercial food service.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling.
• Ability to multitask and work under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Follow schedules for cooking, baking, and sanitation.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals per menus and dietary guidelines.
• Check trays for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and sanitation standards.
• Adhere to safety and infection prevention policies.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve operations.

Skills

Food safety principles

Dietary knowledge

Critical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year healthcare/food service experience

Job description

ClearSky Health is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting. The role requires following scheduled menus, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and contributing to efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of healthcare or commercial food service experience. Certifications in food safety may be required depending on location.