Sous Chef

BayCare Health System; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Full-Time Cook at a hospital kitchen in Florida. The role supports daily food production for patients and visitors, with supervision of inventory and quality control.

The position requires 4 years of cook experience or 2 years plus a high school diploma or culinary diploma, and a ServSafe Manager certification within 1 year of hire. Healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 years as a Cook or 2 years with a High School Diploma or Culinary Diploma.
• ServSafe Manager food safety certification within 1 year of hire.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily food production for patients, cafeteria, catering and other customers.
• Oversee inventory management and production quality control, taking corrective action as needed.
• Help with team member coaching, interviews and scheduling.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

Inventory management

Quality control

Coaching & scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service software

Job description

Status: Full Time | Shift: Varies | Weekend Work: 2 on 1 off

Location: South Florida Baptist Hospital [Winter Haven, FL]

Love to Cook? Turn your passion into purpose! BayCare is looking for Cooks to help provide nutritious meals and help nourish our patients, visitors, and team members every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in coordination of daily food production for patients, cafeteria, catering and other customers.
• Assists in oversight of inventory management, maintaining production quality control metrics and takes corrective action whenever necessary.
• Assists with team member functions to include interviewing, coaching and scheduling.
• Participates in team member orientation, training and competency assessment.
• Monitors the overall safety and wellbeing of the department during hours of operation.
• Collaborates with Executive Chef and other food service staff on development of recipes and menus using food service management software.
• Assumes all job duties of Executive Chef when not present.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Experience

Required: 4 years as a Cook / 2 years with high school Diploma or Culinary Diploma

Preferred: 2 years in Healthcare

Education

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification

Required: ServSafe Manager food safety certification within 1 year of hire.

About BayCare

BayCare is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area, operating 16 hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, and outpatient centers while partnering with thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we are dedicated to a culture of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

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