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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with a significant presence across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The organization operates 12 hospitals, employs over 29,000 staff members, includes 4,500 physicians, and manages 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices. Baptist Health is renowned for its specialized centers of excellence in cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, supporting advanced, compassionate medical care. It has a notable track record, being named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For 26 years in a row and recognized as the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, with 63 high-performing honors.

What distinguishes Baptist Health is its dedicated people. The organization values deep personal connections not only among colleagues but also with patients and their families, fostering a culture based on empathy, compassion, and shared experiences. Employees often bring a personal understanding of patient needs, further driving quality care. Baptist Health emphasizes a faith-based mission of medical excellence where each team member contributes to making a meaningful difference in health outcomes and community well-being.

The organizational culture centers on purpose and growth. It supports employees materially and professionally throughout their careers with comprehensive benefits and a "grow our own" philosophy. This approach includes clear pathways for career growth and ongoing developmental support that empowers team members to build long-term careers within the healthcare system.

The role offered by Baptist Health is for overseeing and supporting the preparation and production of food for patient and guest meals. This critical position ensures that all departmental goals and objectives regarding nutrition, quality, quantity, delivery timeliness, appearance, and temperature are consistently met. The individual in this role will follow standardized recipes, production charts, and detailed instructions to maintain high standards aligned with health and safety regulations. Adherence to HACCP procedures and proper usage of food preparation equipment, utensils, and measuring devices is mandatory.

The position is a vital part of Baptist Health's commitment to excellent patient care, ensuring food service contributes positively to the patient experience and overall health outcomes. The estimated pay range for this role is $18.32 to $23.26 per hour, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Being part of this team means joining a respected healthcare organization dedicated to the well-being of its patients and the professional growth of its staff, with a broad set of benefits and support services designed to enhance employee satisfaction and career longevity.