
Production Leader - Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
family care benefits
Job Description
Orlando Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care services in Florida. With a network of hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialized medical facilities, Orlando Health has established itself as a trusted name in the healthcare industry. The organization emphasizes quality, safety, and compassion to ensure every patient's experience is positive and healing. Orlando Health not only focuses on providing advanced medical treatments and technologies but also fosters a supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and job satisfaction for its employees. The institution is well-regarded for its comprehensive benefits package that starts from day one, highlighting its commitment to employee well-being and development.
The available position is for a Production Leader opening in Summer 2026 at the location 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. This role is vital within Orlando Health’s food service operations and entails leadership and coordination of kitchen personnel, including cooks, bakers, and salad makers. The Production Leader is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of food and service to customers, maintaining rigorous safety and sanitation standards, and overseeing food preparation and production activities. This role involves hands-on participation in cooking tasks while also directing production activities to align with organizational standards. The Production Leader ensures that recipes are followed precisely, food portions are managed correctly, and kitchen operations comply with all health and safety regulations.
The position requires a motivated individual who can manage kitchen staff effectively, promote efficient food production, and minimize waste. The leadership responsibilities include training team members, monitoring production levels, solving problems related to menu substitutions and food spoilage, and maintaining accurate records for supply requisitions. Orlando Health values punctuality and adherence to company policies, as the role demands consistent attendance and compliance with federal, state, and local standards. The Production Leader contributes directly to the smooth operation of food services within the healthcare setting, enhancing patient and visitor satisfaction through excellent culinary offerings.
Orlando Health provides an excellent benefits package from the very first day of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans; flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts; accrued paid time off; comprehensive education assistance including 100% paid tuition through the Preferred Education Program, tuition reimbursement, and repayment of previous loans; disability and life insurance; retirement savings plan; and family care benefits. These benefits underscore Orlando Health’s commitment to supporting the personal and professional lives of their employees. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a reputable healthcare organization while contributing to essential food service operations that impact patient care and community health.
The available position is for a Production Leader opening in Summer 2026 at the location 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. This role is vital within Orlando Health’s food service operations and entails leadership and coordination of kitchen personnel, including cooks, bakers, and salad makers. The Production Leader is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of food and service to customers, maintaining rigorous safety and sanitation standards, and overseeing food preparation and production activities. This role involves hands-on participation in cooking tasks while also directing production activities to align with organizational standards. The Production Leader ensures that recipes are followed precisely, food portions are managed correctly, and kitchen operations comply with all health and safety regulations.
The position requires a motivated individual who can manage kitchen staff effectively, promote efficient food production, and minimize waste. The leadership responsibilities include training team members, monitoring production levels, solving problems related to menu substitutions and food spoilage, and maintaining accurate records for supply requisitions. Orlando Health values punctuality and adherence to company policies, as the role demands consistent attendance and compliance with federal, state, and local standards. The Production Leader contributes directly to the smooth operation of food services within the healthcare setting, enhancing patient and visitor satisfaction through excellent culinary offerings.
Orlando Health provides an excellent benefits package from the very first day of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans; flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts; accrued paid time off; comprehensive education assistance including 100% paid tuition through the Preferred Education Program, tuition reimbursement, and repayment of previous loans; disability and life insurance; retirement savings plan; and family care benefits. These benefits underscore Orlando Health’s commitment to supporting the personal and professional lives of their employees. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a reputable healthcare organization while contributing to essential food service operations that impact patient care and community health.
Job Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent
- minimum 180 days culinary experience required
- three years previous food service experience
- no licensure or certification required
Job Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent
- minimum 180 days culinary experience required
- three years previous food service experience
Job Duties
- Provides the highest quality and service to customers at all times
- follows recipes and or product directions for preparing food products
- includes proper measuring, mixing, panning and portioning
- maintains quality standards and production levels in food determining time and sequence of cooking to meet meal-serving hours
- promotes safety and sanitation
- inspects kitchen areas for cleanliness, maintains sanitation and safe food handling, establishes and maintains safe practices regarding the operation of equipment and is responsible for compliance with waste disposal and recycling policies
- prepares cooks and serves food
- assists in cooking tasks and preparing hot and cold food products for various outlets and services
- evaluates and solves problems, such as the need to substitute items on menus, reusing cooked food products and reducing excess waste and spoilage
- trains associates and monitors all production aspects to ensure compliance with food sanitation techniques
- checks production and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and to requisition supplies and equipment as needed
- maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
- directs and coordinates activities of production personnel, clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and follow all applicable food regulatory rules and procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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