Food Prep

White Sands Treatment Center of Tampa LLC • Plant City, FL

7h

About The Position

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Full-Time Grill Cook / Prep Cook to join the kitchen team. This dual-role position involves cooking on the grill and preparing ingredients behind the scenes. The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, and committed to maintaining high food quality and safety standards. Grill/Prep Cooks perform food preparation, cooking, baking, serving, and cleaning tasks to help the kitchen efficiently create and deliver dishes for patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Six months of experience in a related field or previous experience as a grill cook or line cook preferred.
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and prep lists accurately.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Strong understanding of grill temperatures and cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30–40 lbs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in a related field or previous experience as a grill cook or line cook.

Responsibilities

• Complete all tasks on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager, in order.
• Label and stock ingredients on easily accessible shelves.
• Wash, chop, and sort fruits, vegetables, meats, and other ingredients.
• Measure quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients.
• Clean dishes and cookware, wash cooking utensils, take out the trash, and sanitize the kitchen.
• Adhere to relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards.
• Track ingredient inventory and collaborate with kitchen and management staff to order resupply.
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients.
• Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other food.
• Serve food.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Handle and store ingredients and food.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off – 3 weeks
• 401(k)
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED