Hospital Kitchen: Hot Prep Cook

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare hot food items for patient and non-patient services under the supervision of the Executive Chef and Production Leader.

Responsibilities include tray assembly, diet accommodations, basic food prep, sanitation, HACCP compliance, accurate temperature and logs, and collaboration with the kitchen team. The role requires dependable attendance and willingness to assist across kitchen stations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and numbers.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Six (6) months of fast food production or kitchen food production.

Responsibilities

• Assists as needed in tray assembly and preparing special diet needs (puree meals, supplements or non-patient services).
• Knows basic food preparation techniques including receiving, storing, preparation and holding of food items.
• Demonstrates knowledge of food service sanitation and infection control practices; familiar with HACCP guidelines and adheres to them.
• Communicates information regarding patient, non-patient or department needs to the Executive Chef, Food & Nutrition Supervisor, Group Leaders and peers.
• Demonstrates a willingness to help on work that needs to be done and will assist in other areas of the kitchen when necessary (cold prep, bakery, store room, café serving line, dish room or tray line).
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable laws.
• Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Participates in monthly AQ/QI activities and related services.
• Observes all departmental rules and regulations.
• Follows proper portion controls and menu preparation.
• Is knowledgeable about cold food preparation procedures and performs these duties when necessary; follows universal precautions as they apply to food services.
• Prepares meat roasting charts, temperature logs, leftover logs, etc. as needed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing ability

Customer communication

Food preparation basics

Attention to detail

Job description

Orlando Health, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare hot food items for patient and non-patient services under the supervision of the Executive Chef and Production Leader.

Responsibilities include tray assembly, diet accommodations, basic food prep, sanitation, HACCP compliance, accurate temperature and logs, and collaboration with the kitchen team. The role requires dependable attendance and willingness to assist across kitchen stations.