Hospital Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Prep

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeshore; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeshore is seeking a hospital kitchen associate to prepare and serve nutritious meals following dietary guidelines. You will work under schedules, handle food preparation, and ensure accuracy of patient trays while maintaining safety standards and proper sanitation.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of production experience in healthcare food service. Casual driving and mobility may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements.
• Ability to prepare multiple food items with quality standards.
• Strong math and basic numerical skills for portions and measurements.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Follows established schedules in cooking, baking, and sanitation.
• Prepares, cooks, seasons, and serves meals per menus and guidelines.
• Ensures accuracy of dietary trays and checks for completeness.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and maintains safety compliance.
• Maintains infection prevention standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Dietary compliance

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeshore is seeking a hospital kitchen associate to prepare and serve nutritious meals following dietary guidelines. You will work under schedules, handle food preparation, and ensure accuracy of patient trays while maintaining safety standards and proper sanitation.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of production experience in healthcare food service. Casual driving and mobility may be required.