**Cook I** **Location:** Winter Haven Hospital – BayCare Health System **Status:** Full-Time | **Shift:** Varies | **Weekend Work:** 2 On, 1 Off **Why Join BayCare?** BayCare is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area, with **16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, and outpatient centers** . With a team of over **30,000 professionals** , we are dedicated to providing high-quality care based on a foundation of **trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence** . **Position Overview** The **Cook** is responsible for preparing food following **standardized recipes and production methods** , ensuring high quality and compliance with **safe, sanitary food handling techniques** . Key responsibilities include: + Preparing food for **patients, staff, and special dietary needs** . + Following **food safety and sanitation guidelines** during preparation, service, and storage. + Assisting with **training and orientation** of new team members. + Performing other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** **Experience:** + **Required:** + 2 years of **cook experience** + **Preferred:** 6 months of experience in a healthcare setting. **Education:** + **Preferred:** High School Diploma or GED. **Certification & Licensure:** + **Preferred:** Food Handler Certification. **Additional Details** **Shift Hours:** Varies **On Call:** No **Remote Work:** Not available **Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled** Join **BayCare Health System** and become part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality food and nutrition services in a healthcare environment. Apply today! **Position** Cook I **Location** Winter Haven:Winter Haven | Support Services | Full Time **Req ID** null