Line Cook

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Line Cook? At HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Job Summary and Qualifications The Line Cook works under the direction of the FANS Management team to ensure that all work is performed utilizing all safety and sanitation guidelines. Performs routine daily tasks related to hot production needs of the Nutritional Service Department. The position will prepare and cook all hot food and related items ensuring a clean and sanitized work area in accord with recipe requirements. Provides the highest level of customer service at all times.

• Prepares hot foods in sufficient quantities to cover requirements according to production sheets, while avoiding over-production, thus eliminating waste and/or leftovers.
• Grills, cooks, prepares food for food service areas and fills in for cafeteria workers as needed in their absence.
• Times preparation of foods to meet food service schedules.
• Prepares food according to standardized recipes.
• Places hot food items in steam tables just prior to serving to ensure correct temperatures.
• Serves meals on the patient tray line, using standardized portion sizes, or as marked.
• Provides quality food preparation and service, which can be seen by color and consistency of therapeutic diets.
• Follows recommended serving portion size from recipe or production sheets.
• Follows menus provided and makes changes according to food supplies after consulting with Director or Dietitian.
• Checks next day menus for necessary pre-preparation (i.e. pulling frozen meat for tempering, cooking roasts).
• Labels hot food items for modified diets.
• Utilizes creativity and know-how in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing.
• Uses proper techniques in storage, handling, holding of hot food items, including leftovers, label and date.
• Prepares and uses appropriate garnishes on patient trays based on approve therapeutic diets.
• Attends all mandatory hospital and department in-services.
• Completes duties quickly and efficiently, without compromising quality of work.
• Uses all necessary food service equipment as needed, using proper safety precautions and operation procedures (convection oven, microwave oven, bain marie, slicing machine, kettles, steamers, steam tables, grill, broiler, deep fat fryer, mixers, blender, and knives.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Control activities as required.
• Cleans work areas on own initiative, continually maintains a neat and sanitary work area.
• Completes other duties as assigned What qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or its equivalent, preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• One year of experience in healthcare food and nutrition services preferred.

HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. HCA Florida Highlands Hospital is a 126-bed acute hospital. We offer a full range of Emergency, Surgical and Inpatient and Outpatient services. We have served Sebring, Florida, and the surrounding counties since 1965. We offer advanced technology, attracting the most qualified physicians and surgeons in the area. Our Emergency Room is the area's only dedicated Senior ER. This features designated parking and hearing amplifiers. This also offers optical devices, specific discharge planning and personal scheduling assistance. All patient directives are clear, easing tension. Our Orthopedic Institute provides an upscale environment for joint replacements. Patients are at ease in our facility. The hospital specializes in minimally invasive procedures. These result in shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery. Sebring, "The City on the Circle," is home to the Sebring International Raceway. There is something to satisfy all recreational interests. We invite you to learn more about our career opportunities. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Line Cook opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. share bookmark_border bookmark