The patient cook is responsible for serving the patient meal items as well as producing quick order patient requests and assisting with production. The shift is 12 hours with rotating weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and dietary guidelines
- Ensure food is served in a timely manner
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards
- Assist with food production and inventory management
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation
Experience:
- Previous experience in a kitchen or food service setting preferred
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures
- Familiarity with assisted living or healthcare dietary department operations is a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong time management skills to ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule
- Proficient in food preparation techniques and cooking methods
This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, serving meals to residents in an assisted living facility. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing high-quality meals and excellent service.
If you have previous experience as a cook or server, possess strong organizational skills, and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Rotating shift
Work setting:
- Hospital
Application Question(s):
- Must be COVID vaccinated.
Ability to Commute:
- New Orleans, LA 70115 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Orleans, LA 70115: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person