Hot Prep Cook - Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital - Full Time

Orlando Health; Ocoee (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ocoee is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to prepare hot food items for patient and non-patient services. The role involves assisting with tray assembly, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring compliance with health policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in food production and a commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Six months of fast food production or kitchen food production experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot food items for patient and non-patient services.
• Assists in tray assembly and special diet needs.
• Ensures compliance with sanitation and infection control procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation Techniques

Sanitation Procedures

Communication

Education

Ability to Read and Write

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares all hot food items for both patient and non-patient food services, following all production plans and recipes as assigned by the Executive Chef, Food & Nutrition Supervisor, or Production Leader.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Assists as needed in tray assembly and preparing special diet needs (puree meals, supplements, or non-patient services).
2. Knows basic food preparation techniques including receiving, storing, preparation, and holding of food items.
3. Demonstrates a working knowledge of food service sanitation and infection control procedures, adhering to HAACP guidelines.
4. Communicates proper information regarding patient, non-patient, or department needs to the Executive Chef, Food & Nutrition Supervisor, Group Leaders, and team members.
5. Willing to assist in other kitchen areas such as cold prep, bakery, storeroom, café serving line, dish room, or tray line when necessary.
6. Maintains regular, punctual attendance in accordance with Orlando Health policies, ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
7. Ensures compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• 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.

Licensure/Certification

None.

Experience

Six (6) months of fast food production or kitchen food production experience.