Cook - Dining Services

Lakeland, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

employee discount

Job Description

Lakeland Regional Health is a prominent healthcare provider based in Lakeland, Florida, dedicated to delivering comprehensive medical services to the community. As one of the leading healthcare organizations in the region, Lakeland Regional Health employs over 7,000 professionals across its primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and a soon-to-open standalone Emergency Department. The institution is committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. Their focus on quality patient care, innovation, and community engagement makes them a respected name in the healthcare industry. The organization prides itself on providing benefit-eligible positions that come with accrual of paid time off, which supports a healthy work-life balance for its employees.

Currently, Lakeland Regional Health is seeking motivated individuals for entry-level positions within their food service team, specifically a Cook role that supports patient services, cafeteria, and catering operations. This position involves preparing meals that meet high-quality standards while adhering to strict safety and regulatory guidelines. The role is full-time, requiring 80 hours per biweekly pay period with shifts from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, including rotating weekends and holidays. The location for this position is 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL.

The Cook will be responsible for meal preparation, inventory management, and ensuring food safety compliance. This includes following recipes and food production sheets accurately, maintaining proper food temperatures, storing leftovers properly, and contributing to the overall improvement of quality, safety, and cost-efficiency within the department. The role also involves ensuring patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA standards, as well as supervising and managing the work environment to maintain cleanliness and organization.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates starting their healthcare career or those looking for new opportunities to make a difference in a healthcare setting. Lakeland Regional Health values teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence, encouraging employees to contribute to patient satisfaction and overall organizational success. The position offers hands-on experience in a healthcare food service setting, with opportunities to develop culinary skills and advance within the institution.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of cooking equipment
Ability to read recipes
Basic knife skills
Available to work rotating weekends and holidays
Ability to follow food safety and hygiene standards
Capable of standing for extended periods during shift
Adherence to patient confidentiality and HIPAA standards

Job Qualifications

Knowledge of cooking equipment
Ability to read recipes
Basic knife skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Culinary school or AA culinary school preferred
Safe Serve Certified or other food service sanitation certificates preferred

Job Duties

Prepare, cook, and/or bake menu items for patient services, cafeteria and catering utilizing acceptable food preparation and cooking procedures
Follow regulatory agency requirements with regard to food preparation, cooking and service
Set up work area with all necessary food and supplies
Monitor food production usage and replenish as needed during meal service
Assist with the break down of food after each meal service
Document time and temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, hot holding on all food, 3-compartment sinks, dish machines on appropriate forms
Take corrective action when food items are not at proper temperature
Properly store leftovers and prepared foods
Cover, label and date all products being stored
Rotate stock and discard outdated products
Maintain clean, safe and sanitary work area, including food storage areas and refrigerators/freezers
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy
Adhere to HIPAA standards
Walk the production areas greeting staff by name
Observe compliance with department dress code and hygiene standards, correcting any non-compliance as needed
Seek input on problems and review day's menu items and recipes with employees
Inspect all food storage areas for organization, sanitation and temperatures
Take corrective action for non-compliances