About this role
JOB SUMMARY
Under direction of the Manager, Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef, the Cook II performs skilled production of all types of food for patients, staff and visitor consumption, including therapeutic diets. The primary purpose of the Cook II position is to provide skilled service in preparation of hot and cold food for patients, staff and visitor consumption. Accurately prepares assigned food items from standardized recipes. Cleans equipment and area following established procedures. Operates food service equipment with supervision. Performs related activities as required. Attends scheduled meetings and training as assigned. Issues and inventories food items. Participates in inventory/cost control in designated area. Performs computer-related activities as required. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
- Three (3) years of food service experience in a hospital, commercial restaurant, or other food service operation.
- Ability to accurately follow oral and written instructions (i.e. recipes, production sheets etc.).
- Ability to accurately follow instructions when using, disposing, and mixing chemicals.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Other facts
About Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
What you'll do
- The Cook II prepares hot and cold food for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring adherence to standardized recipes. Additionally, the role involves cleaning equipment and participating in inventory and cost control activities.
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