Cook | Palmetto General Hospital

The Cook plays a key role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for our patients and staff. You will work in collaboration with the kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared following dietary guidelines and special requests for patients. This position requires a passion for cooking, an understanding of food safety, and a commitment to contributing to a positive, supportive environment for both patients and staff. 

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday and weekends
Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm

Key Responsibilities: 

Culinary 

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes, ensuring food meets quality, taste, and dietary requirements.
• Assist with meal plating and food presentation, ensuring meals are visually appealing and appetizing
• Continue to improve cooking skills through flexibility in assignments.
• Store leftovers and prep food using proper labeling and within time frames.
• Inventory food items as assigned.

Safety/Sanitation 

• Maintain appropriate records of food temperatures, production, waste and usage.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, following food safety guidelines (HACCP).
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment throughout shift according to the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies.

Communications 

• Communicate to Management all food quality and availability issues, equipment status, customer staffing issues.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Participate in team meetings, providing input on menu suggestions, food quality, and patient feedback.

Safety 

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications 

• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, restaurant, or institutional setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and meal plans accurately.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow directions.

Benefits 

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Insurance
• 401k
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Referral program

Lemontree Healthcare policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. Employment decisions at Lemontree are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience, and suitability.