About this role
Food & Nutrition-Retail Ops
Job Summary
Prepares hot and cold food items according to standardized recipes for patients, cafeteria, physician’s lounge and catering using standard kitchen and advanced cook-chill equipment. Ensures product quality and availability meet established standards with minimal waste. Effectively communicates inventory status to Executive Chef, Product Expeditor or Supervisor. Establishes sound working relationships with line staff to promote patient tray accuracy and assembly efficiencies. As necessary, assists with patient meal service according to service standards.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer five (5) years of experience in high volume hospital, institutional or restaurant cooking preferred.
- Prefer ability to read and understand written instructions, recipes and various calculations preferred.
Mandatory Education
Preferred Education
HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate
Required License and Certs
Preferred License and Certs
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Other facts
About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional referral center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,500 medical staff and more than 1.7 patient visits across its two hospital campuses, two freestanding ERs, and network of outpatient care centers.
Its flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best, with superior patient outcomes and a comprehensive network of services. In 2021, the public health system opened its second acute-care hospital, SMH-Venice, with 212 beds and full range of specialties to serve south Sarasota County. As the region's only public health system – and only not-for-profit – it also serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured and underinsured in Sarasota County.
What you'll do
- The Cook I prepares hot and cold food items for various services, ensuring quality and availability while minimizing waste. They also communicate inventory status and assist with patient meal service as needed.
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