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We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

About Our Hospital

A 138-bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982. A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations.

• Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
• Deliver advanced, life-saving care through programs such as:
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
  • Certified Primary Stroke Center
  • Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
  • Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
• Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence-based practice

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions
• Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food
• Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements
• Coordinates timing of preparation to meet service schedules for patients, staff, visitors, and catering services
• Adheres to standardization of recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control cost
• Provides care and sanitation of equipment in production area
• Adheres to sanitation and safety standards (HACCP)
• Participates in the process of ordering supplies
• Gives directions to personnel who assist in food preparation
• Orients and mentors new staff members

Requirements

• 1 year of experience

Benefits

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including:
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Preferred banking partnerships
  • Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our People & Culture

• A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
• A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork, and continuous learning
• Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives

Recognized for Excellence

• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes, and quality of care
• Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care, and local partnerships