Production Leader - Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Downtown Orlando Complex

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations within their facilities. The candidate will oversee food preparation, ensure sanitation compliance, and provide excellent service. Ideal applicants will have significant food service experience and culinary training, joining a positive and rewarding workplace.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 180 days culinary experience required.
• Three (3) years previous food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates duties and responsibilities of kitchen staff.
• Prepares, cooks and serves food while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Trains associates and monitors production aspects for compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Sanitation Practices

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

One of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute’s world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. The institute’s Downtown Complex brings the whole spectrum of orthopedic and spine care under one roof and includes an orthopedic specialty hospital featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 advanced OR suites, and a research and innovation center with a bio skills lab and 3D printer. Institute physicians also lead a robust clinical research and education program. An adjacent medical pavilion houses a 63-exam-room outpatient clinic, imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and ambulatory surgery center. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple athletic teams, sporting events and venues. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award.

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Position Summary

Leads and coordinates duties and responsibilities of Cooks, Bakers, and Salad Makers.

Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start day one

Responsibilities

• Provides the highest quality and service to customers at all times.
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing food products.
• Includes proper measuring, mixing, panning and portioning.
• Maintains quality standards and production levels in food determining time and sequence of cooking to meet meal-serving hours.
• Promotes safety and sanitation.
• Inspects kitchen areas for cleanliness, maintains sanitation and safe food handling, establishes and maintains safe practices regarding the operation of equipment and is responsible for compliance with waste disposal and recycling policies.
• Prepares, cooks and serves food.
• Assists in cooking tasks and preparing hot and cold food products for various outlets and services.
• Evaluates and solves problems, such as the need to substitute items on menus, reusing cooked food products and reducing excess waste and spoilage.
• Trains associates and monitors all production aspects to ensure compliance with food sanitation techniques.
• Checks production and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and to requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 180 days culinary experience required.

Experience

• Three (3) years previous food service experience.