Hospital Kitchen Cook I - Patient Meals, Fast-Paced

AdventHealth; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

403-B Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth in Palm Coast, FL seeks a dedicated Food Service Worker to support high-volume production and patient meals. You will prepare patient, retail, and catering meals, follow production records, and ensure safety standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

Full-time daytime schedule with benefits from day one; you’ll join a mission-driven team focused on compassionate care and the well-being of patients and families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking methods.
• Able to communicate in English.
• Knowledge about working in the food industry.
• Ability to cook precisely and efficiently.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Good oral communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, retail, and catering meals by following culinary production records and recipes.
• Execute advance prep tasks by reviewing pull sheets and organizing ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment and record temperatures as required.
• Manage inventory by sorting, labeling, dating, and rotating stock.
• Collaborate with managers and team members to meet operational goals and support efficient food service delivery.

Skills

Cooking methods

English communication

Food service knowledge

Precise cooking

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Math skills

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

AdventHealth in Palm Coast, FL seeks a dedicated Food Service Worker to support high-volume production and patient meals. You will prepare patient, retail, and catering meals, follow production records, and ensure safety standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

Full-time daytime schedule with benefits from day one; you’ll join a mission-driven team focused on compassionate care and the well-being of patients and families.