Lead First Cook, Dietary, FT, VARIES at Baptist Health South Florida

Miami, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

24.22

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Sanitation, Safety, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Food Safety Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors. What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in. Description: Oversees, leads, and supports the preparation and production of food for patient and guest meals, ensuring department goals and objectives are met. Follows standardized recipes, daily production charts, and instructions. Ensures that food is produced according to food service requirements of quality, quantity, nutrition, appearance, temperature, and timeliness. Follows HACCP procedures. Uses standard food preparation equipment, utensils, etc. and all measuring devices appropriately. Estimated pay range for this position is $20.02 - $24.22 / hour depending on experience. Qualifications: Degrees: High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper. Additional Qualifications: Knowledge in principles of sanitation and safety in food handling and equipment. Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 1 year of trade school or vocational schooling preferred. Food Safety Certification required within 6 months of hire. Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years EOE, including disability/vets

Responsibilities

Oversees and supports the preparation and production of food for patient and guest meals. Ensures food quality, quantity, nutrition, appearance, temperature, and timeliness meet service requirements.