**Description** **Introduction** Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Cook? At HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. **Benefits** HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Cook like you to be a part of our team. **Job Summary and Qualifications** We are currently recruiting for a Cook to join our team! As our Cook, you will perform a variety of tasks that facilitate the provision of food services and nutrition support to patients, employees and visitors. We are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now! **What you will do in this role:** + You will prepares, seasons, and cook food for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions. + You will review menus to determine types and quantities of food. + You Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements. + You will coordinate timing of preparation in order to meet service schedules for patients, staff, visitors and catering services. + You will adhere to standardization of recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control cost. + You will provide care and sanitation of equipment in production area. + You will adhere to sanitation and safety standards (HACCP) + You will participate in the process of ordering supplies. + You will give directions to personnel who assist in food preparation. + You will orient and mentors new staff members. **What Qualifications you will need:** + High school diploma or equivalent (GED). + Completion of formal training program in food preparation preferred. + Knowledge of basic principles and requirements of food safety and sanitation required. + Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition as related to modified diets. + Minimum one (1) year of food service experience in quantity food preparation/production in a hospital, extended care facility, or other quality food service operation. + Previous experience in food preparation in a hospital preferred. + Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition as related to modified diets. + Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 20 lbs. + Ability to deal with stressful situations and to stand for long periods. HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a 400 bed acute care hospital in Brandon, FL. We offer many services including a heart & vascular center, behavioral health center and a women’s center. Our women’s center includes a 36 bed neonatal intensive care unit. We have a reflux center and a bariatric center. We are dedicated to quality and devoted to our community. We have been named a top 100 hospital in America many times. Our intensive care unit has been named a top 100 ICU. Join our friendly hospital with its caring staff located just south of Tampa. We are proud of our colleagues who contribute to the care and services of patients. Whether it is clinical care or our support staff, everyone has an important role in contributing to the health of our community. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Cook opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.