Production Cook

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Insurance*
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth Apopka is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Day

Shift: Full-Time Varied shifts Monday to Sunday

Location: AdventHealth Apopka

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Faith based & mission driven organization
• Central Florida’s premier multi-specialty medical group
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits such as Educational Reimbursement
• CREATION Health employee wellness and lifestyle programs
• Positive working climate to support a work life balance

Your role

• Achieves daily production schedules and meets all deadlines and commitments.
• Presents products or plates in an attractive manner and garnishes appropriately.
• Ensures that all cold and hot food products are stored and produced according to recipe specifications and proper procedures.
• Adheres to all sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards; monitors and records food and/or equipment temperatures.
• Continually checks food for quality, taste, appearance and freshness. Takes corrective action when needed.
• Minimizes food waste by preparing the amount needed, without running out; ensures proper portioning.
• Is proactive to prepare substitutions for foods that may run out; effectively and proactively communicates those shortages and substitutions to the appropriate people
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure a smooth operation of the department.

The ideal candidate actively participates in an outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Under the direction of the Managing chef, responsible for preparation of all foods and related items for cafeteria and\or catering customers and\ or food for patients. Ensures that all food production is produced according to recipe specifications and proper procedures. Ensures that all products meet standards for quality, taste, appearance and freshness. Records product temperatures and monitors holding times as appropriate. Meets all production deadlines.