Cook

Oceans Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive compensation

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents in a hospital/long-term care setting. You will plan daily menus, follow recipes, and ensure meals meet therapeutic diet standards and safety temperatures.

Completion of culinary school and 2+ years in healthcare cooking preferred; CPR certification and de-escalation training required. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, collaborating with nursing staff and dietary teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of culinary school required.
• Minimum 2 years cook experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Must read and write, follow recipes, and understand therapeutic diets.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training completed.

Responsibilities

• Plans daily cooking schedule to meet deadlines and follows standardized recipes.
• Directs the work of assistants and aides in a professional manner.
• Prepares and serves meals per menus, physician orders, resident preferences, and therapeutic diet spreadsheet.
• Assures food is served at proper temperatures and records these temperatures.
• Makes proper food substitutions within food groups as directed.
• Serves food on tray line at mealtime.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and covers kitchen equipment and follows cleaning assignments.
• Prepares for the following day’s menu.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing

Recipe following

Therapeutic diet basics

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

At Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping children, adults, and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative, and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

The Cook performs a variety of volume food preparation tasks. Plans cooking schedules and directs the work of assistants in a professional manner. Ensures patient satisfaction. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures, and Performance Improvement standards.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions

• Plans daily cooking schedule to meet deadlines and follows standardized recipes.
• Directs the work of assistants and aides in a professional manner.
• Prepares and serves meals per menus, physician orders, resident preferences, and therapeutic diet spreadsheet.
• Assures food is served as proper temperatures and records these temperatures.
• Makes proper food substitutions within food groups as directed.
• Serves food on tray line at mealtime.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and covers kitchen equipment and follows listed cleaning assignments.
• Prepares for the following day's menu.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

Completion of culinary school. Minimum of 2 years experience as a cook in a nursing home or hospital setting preferred.

Qualifications / Skills

Must be able to read and write, follow recipes, use measurements, have basic experience in cooking, and understand the fundamentals of therapeutic diets. Should be proficient in performing duties within a three-month time frame. Must be able to plan, organize, and meet servicing deadlines. Duties are diversified and semi-repetitive. Methods and procedures are standardized. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment

Subject to many interruptions. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Heavy lifting and physical exertion. Works in kitchen with temperatures above 90 degrees at times, and exposure to a variety of chemicals.