Hospital Kitchen Cook: High-Volume Patient Meals

Team Member Services; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in New Smyrna Beach, FL, is hiring a kitchen team member to prepare patient, retail, and catering meals while following recipes and standards. You will support inventory, safety, and service quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to sanitation, basic math, and the ability to multi-task under pressure. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required; a focus on compassion and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking methods and sanitation procedures.
• Excellent English communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in high-volume culinary production is preferred.
• Ability to read procedures, pull sheets and records.
• Basic math and recordkeeping for temperatures and quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, retail, and catering meals according to records.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen and monitor temperatures.
• Manage inventory, rotate stock and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with managers to meet operational goals and service needs.
• Follow safety, infection control, and confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Cooking methods

English communication

Food industry knowledge

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Word/Excel

Customer service

Math skills

Creativity in food prep

Scheduling flexibility

Attention to sanitation

Confidentiality

Reading/writing basic correspondence

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AdventHealth in New Smyrna Beach, FL, is hiring a kitchen team member to prepare patient, retail, and catering meals while following recipes and standards. You will support inventory, safety, and service quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to sanitation, basic math, and the ability to multi-task under pressure. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required; a focus on compassion and teamwork is essential.