Cook II

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

**Summary:**

Responsible for the preparation of foods according to the standardized recipes, and production methods. Ensure high quality using safe, sanitary food handling techniques during preparation, service and storage and daily quality control checks. Work multiple production stations and conducts quality control checks on taste, temperature and presentation on patient, cafeteria, and catering foods. Train and orient selected staff on food production and safety and sanitation practices. Lead production in absence of Executive Chef according to facility, Perform other duties as necessary.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

**Other information:**

Required - 4 years - Cook; Or - 2 years - Relevant experience with High School or equivalent; Preferred - 6 months - Food Services; Or - 6 months - Healthcare.

Requires ServSafe Manager food safety certification within 1 year of hire.

**Education:**

**Nonessential:**

* HS Graduate or Equivalent GED

* Technical Program Completion or Degree

**Education specialization:**

**Nonessential:**

* Culinary Arts

**Education equivalent experience:**

**Nonessential:**

* Preferred - High School or Equivalent; Preferred - Technical - Culinary

* Preferred - High School or Equivalent; Preferred - Technical - Culinary

**Credentials:**

**Essential:**

* Credential Requirements in Comments

**Credential equivalent experience:**

**Essential:**

* Required - Reference summary for details - within 1 year

**Facility:**

BayCare Health System, Food And Nutrition Services-WHH

**Location:** **Winter Haven**

**Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No**

**Shift Hours:** **Varies**

**Shift:** **Shift 4**

**Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies**

**Weekend Work:** **2 On 1 Off**

**On Call:** **No**

**How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

**Position** Cook II

**Location** Winter Haven:Winter Haven | Support Services | Full Time

**Req ID** 134287

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