Chef Cook-$12 To $17 Per HOUR Needed-Lakeland,FL,USA Area | Hiring

AdventHealth Lake Wales is a licensed 160-bed hospital located in Central Florida between Orlando and Tampa, serving the community and surrounding areas with 24-hour emergency care, outpatient services including imaging, rehab, lab, and wound care. As part of the AdventHealth network, this facility provides patients with access to a wide range of innovative therapies, groundbreaking research, leading-edge technology, and a comprehensive team of medical specialists. The hospital is situated near the Historic Bok Tower Gardens and Bird Sanctuary, contributing to a unique and vibrant community environment. AdventHealth is dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Christ, creating a workplace where professionals can thrive both spiritually and professionally. Joining AdventHealth means becoming part of a community focused on the wholeness of each person, emphasizing body, mind, and spirit wellness. Team members are valued for their unique experiences and contributions, fostering an inclusive culture that works together to provide exceptional care. This full-time, daytime role involves active participation in delivering outstanding customer service while maintaining respectful relationships with all customers and patients. The position is responsible for preparing all food and related items needed by customers and patients using various equipment such as pizza ovens, woks, flat and open-flame grills. Strict adherence to recipe specifications and proper procedures for ordering, storing, producing, and serving all cold and hot food products is required, ensuring safety, quality, and consistency. The successful candidate will embody cost-conscious behaviors, preparing only portion amounts needed according to production numbers or sales projections, while delivering quality and world-class customer service. Being team- and service-oriented with a supportive and positive attitude towards a diverse range of customers is essential. The role also mandates compliance with all AdventHealth and department policies, including state and internal sanitation and safety standards, to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment. The contribution of this role is vital to four critical areas essential for AdventHealth's success: world-class service, cost-effectiveness and profit extraction, quality, and sanitation/safety. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment safety, ensuring work areas are clean and organized, monitoring food and equipment temperatures, and adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines. AdventHealth offers numerous benefits and perks starting from day one, including paid days off, a student loan repayment program, career development opportunities, and whole-person wellbeing resources for employees and their families. These benefits underscore AdventHealth's commitment to supporting its team members holistically in their professional and personal lives.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• prior food preparation experience preferred
• ability to work full time day shifts
• adherence to health and safety regulations
• capacity to maintain a clean and safe work environment
• good communication skills
• physical ability to handle food preparation tasks