Facility Profile

TGH is the area’s only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children’s Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time – an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.

Department Profile

The Food Service department prepares and serves over 1,236,100 meals annually for patients throughout the hospital. In addition, they prepare and serve over 1,273,684 meals per year for Team Members and guests in the Cafeteria. Dietary provides food for the Physician Lounges, Catering, Floor Supplies for patients and guest trays delivered to patient rooms. The team is in charge of nourishing all patients, team members and guests at Tampa General Hospital.

Job Summary

Under direction of the Manager, Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef, the Cook I performs skilled production of all types of food for patients, staff and visitor consumption, including therapeutic diets. The primary purpose of the Cook I position is to provide semi-skilled service in preparation of hot and cold food for patients, staff and visitor consumption. Accurately prepares assigned food items from standardized recipes. Cleans equipment and area following established procedures. Operates food service equipment with supervision. Attends scheduled meetings and training as assigned. Issues and inventories food items. Participates in inventory/cost control in designated area. Performs computer-related activities as required. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

A variety of specialities are availble in the production kitchen and cafe.