Cook

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Health System is seeking a full-time cook to prepare, season, and cook meals for hospital patients, employees and visitors under the supervision of the Lead Cook.

In this role you will follow production sheets, prepare entrees, observe taste and texture, manage inventory, and keep a clean, organized kitchen while meeting food production deadlines. A High School Diploma or GED is required; Serve Safe certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Serve Safe Certification preferred.
• Proficiency with department-related competencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cook’s area for entrees and hot food production items.
• Prepares menu items following amounts on production sheets for patients, staff and visitors.
• Observes, evaluates and tastes food being cooked to improve flavor or texture as needed.
• Procures food items and necessary equipment from storage areas.
• Assists with inventory controls to conform to budget.
• Maintains a neat orderly work area and keeps cooking equipment clean to department standards.
• Demonstrates proper techniques in storage, handling and holding of food items produced.
• Organizes time and workload to meet food production deadlines

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Full time position available.

Under the Supervision of the Lead Cook, prepares, seasons, and cooks food for hospital patients, employees and visitors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares cook’s area for entrees and hot food production items.
• Prepares menu items following amounts on production sheets for patients, staff and visitors.
• Observes, evaluates and tastes food being cooked to improve flavor or texture as needed.
• Procures food items and necessary equipment from storage areas.
• Assists with inventory controls to conform to budget.
• Maintains a neat orderly work area and keeps cooking equipment clean to department standards.
• Demonstrates proper techniques in storage, handling and holding of food items produced.
• Organizes time and workload to meet food production deadlines

Education

High School Diploma/GED required.

Additional experience preferred:

• Serve Safe Certification preferred.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with department related competencies