Patient Cook Mid City

Baton Rouge, LA, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Job Description

This job opportunity is with a healthcare organization that prioritizes patient care and service excellence. The establishment operates within the healthcare sector, where maintaining high safety, sanitation, and quality standards is crucial. The organization’s mission is centered on providing outstanding food service for patients, employees, visitors, and special functions within the healthcare environment. They emphasize values such as courtesy, caring, respect for privacy, teamwork, and proactive customer service.

The role offered is a Cook position within this healthcare facility, which involves diverse tasks and operations related to food preparation and cooking. This position demands a commitment to everyday excellence standa... Show More

Job Requirements

high school diploma or GED preferred
one year commercial or institutional cooking experience preferred
knowledge of cooking measures/procedures
adherence to HIPAA regulations
understanding of safety practices including incident reporting, handling wastes, sharps and linens, PPE, hand washing
commitment to maintaining sanitation and safety standards
ability to work efficiently in a team
good physical stamina for kitchen work
willingness to participate in quality improvement initiatives

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or GED preferred
one year commercial or institutional cooking experience preferred
knowledge of cooking measures/procedures
familiarity with HIPAA regulations appropriate to job position
understanding of safety practices including incident reporting, handling wastes, sharps and linens, PPE, hand washing, exposure control plans
ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
strong teamwork and communication skills

Job Duties

prepares, washes, trims, and seasons food items for each meal
measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes
uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers with proficiency
cooks a variety of foods following standardized recipes and methods of preparation
meets department standards in baking, roasting, broiling and steaming meats, fish and other foods
observes and tastes food being cooked and adds ingredients or seasoning to improve flavor or texture as needed
tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling and/or piercing to determine that it is cooked
correctly adjusts heat controls and timers on ovens, grills, etc as required
coordinates distribution of food to serving units at specified time
carves portions of meat, fish and fowl for individual servings and prepares food for serving units
apportions servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients
consistently ensures that proper techniques are used in the storage, handling and holding of all food items, including leftovers
utilizes kitchen equipment appropriately and safely
maintains a sanitary and safe work area at all times
performs all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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