Hospital Kitchen Specialist: Day Shift, High-Volume Prep

AdventHealth; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a part-time kitchen associate to prepare patient, retail, and catering meals following production records. You will review pull sheets, organize ingredients for busy service periods and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen while adhering to health standards.

You will manage inventory, rotate stock and collaborate with teams to meet operational goals and ensure efficient food service delivery. Experience in high-volume culinary production is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking methods (Required)
• Able to communicate in English (Required)
• Therapeutic diet preparation knowledge (Preferred)
• Knowledge about working in the food industry (Required)
• Ability to cook precisely and efficiently under pressure (Required)
• Creativity in food preparation and service (Required)
• May be required to work overtime; weekends and holidays (Required)
• Ability to read and present information clearly (Required)
• Mathematical skills for money/weight measurements (Required)
• Reasoning abilities for simple instructions (Required)
• General knowledge of recipe execution and sanitary procedures (Required)
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations (Required)
• Knowledge of materials and methods used in food prep (Required)
• Knowledge of policies regarding patient care and safety (Required)
• Infection control precautions (Required)
• Confidentiality of information (Required)
• Ability to operate standard office machines (Required)
• Hospital or nursing home foodservice environment preferred (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, retail, and catering meals following production records.
• Review pull sheets and organize ingredients for service periods.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and record temperatures per regulatory requirements.
• Manage inventory: sort, label, date, and rotate stock.
• Collaborate with managers and team to meet goals and ensure efficient food service delivery.

Skills

Cooking methods

English communication

Food industry knowledge

Multi-tasking under pressure

Creative food preparation

Overtime/weekends/holidays

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a part-time kitchen associate to prepare patient, retail, and catering meals following production records. You will review pull sheets, organize ingredients for busy service periods and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen while adhering to health standards.

You will manage inventory, rotate stock and collaborate with teams to meet operational goals and ensure efficient food service delivery. Experience in high-volume culinary production is preferred.