Hospital Line Cook: Fresh Meals, Fast-Paced Service

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL seeks a Cook II to support patient meals and retail services within the Food & Nutrition Services department. Under supervision of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will prepare and plate foods according to recipes, maintain sanitation, and assist with cafeteria and patient tray line duties.

The role requires 1–3 years of volume cooking in healthcare settings, Active SafeStaff certification within 30 days, and strong English communication skills

Qualifications

• Active SafeStaff Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• 1-3 years of volume cooking experience in hospital, hotel, institutional, or catering setting.
• Proficiency in food safety and proper techniques and methods.
• Ability to communicate sufficiently well in English both verbally and in writing to request supplies and properly label food items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook foods to recipe standards under chef supervision.
• Perform short-order cooking at the retail cafeteria and patient tray line.
• Maintain production sheets and portion controls for meals.
• Ensure sanitation and safe handling of all food items and equipment.

Skills

Volume cooking

English communication

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL seeks a Cook II to support patient meals and retail services within the Food & Nutrition Services department. Under supervision of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will prepare and plate foods according to recipes, maintain sanitation, and assist with cafeteria and patient tray line duties.

The role requires 1–3 years of volume cooking in healthcare settings, Active SafeStaff certification within 30 days, and strong English communication skills