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Food and Nutrition Cook

Southern HealthCare Management
Fort Walton Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026
NOW HIRING: FOOD & NUTRITION COOK

NEW WAGE SCALE!

Turn Your Passion for Cooking Into a Career That Makes a Difference!

Join our Culinary Services team in healthcare, where every meal supports the health, comfort, and well-being of our residents. Unlike restaurant cooking, healthcare culinary services focuses on preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that meet individual dietary needs.

Your culinary skills matter in both settings, but in healthcare, every meal has a purpose beyond the plate. You’re not just preparing food — you’re helping care for people.

Enjoy a supportive team, a more predictable schedule, and a rewarding career where your skills make a meaningful difference every day.

Bring your passion for cooking to a career with purpose!

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook meals following menus and standardized recipes
  • Ensure food quality, portion control, and proper temperatures
  • Follow therapeutic and modified diet requirements
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment
  • Assist with food prep, tray line, and service as needed
  • Follow all food safety and infection control procedures

Qualifications

  • Previous cooking or foodservice experience preferred
  • Ability to follow recipes and production sheets
  • Ability to work in a team and fast-paced environment
  • Reliable attendance

What We Offer

  • No late-night shifts (healthcare environment)
  • Consistent, stable scheduling
  • Daily Pay available via OnShift
  • Benefits for full-time team members
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Supportive, team-focused workplace

Compensation - Competitive Pay Based On Experience

Work Environment

  • Healthcare / long-term care setting
  • Standing, lifting, and kitchen conditions required

Our Service Standards

  • Sincere Appreciation…for everyone
  • Hearing Needs…and responding quickly
  • Caring Approach…in everything we do
  • Managing Situations…for positive outcomes

Learn more about Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Requirements here:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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