What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook/Dietary Technician - Care Centers position at Empath Health?
Suncoast Hospice, a part of Empath Health is currently seeking a Cook/Dietary Technician to join our team.
Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.
What you'll Do
- Promote and follow all dietary policies and procedures in the Care Centers to ensure safe food practices.
- Prepare food according to standardized recipes as outlined on the food production program, plans and coordinates cooking schedules, prepares and serves meals for special functions, and maintains a clean and orderly kitchen and dining room.
- Provides dining services to patients and guests while maintaining and exceeding hospitality and service standards.
- Ensures attractive and palatable food selections for patients at flexible times to meet individual needs of patients.
- The Cook will be responsible for assignment of tasks/duties for staff present during shift. The Cook will communicate kitchen staff’s performance successes/issues to Dietary Supervisor.
Why Join Empath Health?
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You'll Need
- Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of successful experience in a hospital, nursing home, governmental or school facility food service program or successful completion of a formalized technical education or other food service class.
- Desire to work with Hospice patients.
- Ability to provide dishwashing services and assist in providing dining services which meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
- Ability to read and follow instructions to meet needs of kitchen services and cleaning.
What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.