Cook I PRN

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Venice, FL

1d

About The Position

The Cook I prepares hot and cold food items according to standardized recipes for patients, the cafeteria, the physician’s lounge, and catering. The role uses standard kitchen and advanced cook-chill equipment and is responsible for ensuring product quality and availability meet established standards while minimizing waste. The Cook I communicates inventory status to the Executive Chef, Product Expeditor, or Supervisor; builds effective working relationships with line staff to support patient tray accuracy and assembly efficiency; and assists with patient meal service as needed, following service standards.

Requirements

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in high-volume hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, recipes, and various calculations preferred.
• High school diploma, GED, or certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to standardized recipes for patients, the cafeteria, the physician’s lounge, and catering.
• Use standard kitchen and advanced cook-chill equipment.
• Ensure product quality and availability meet established standards while minimizing waste.
• Communicate inventory status to the Executive Chef, Product Expeditor, or Supervisor.
• Establish effective working relationships with line staff to promote patient tray accuracy and assembly efficiency.
• Assist with patient meal service as necessary, according to service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed