Cook - Dietary

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Mamou, LA seeks a Cook responsible for meal preparation and stepping in for the Assistant Chef when needed. The role emphasizes professional presentation, effective communication, and patient-focused service within a hospital kitchen setting.

The position offers multiple shifts and requires a High School Diploma; a Food Handler's Permit is required within 30 days of hire. This role supports a team and upholds strict hygiene and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• A Food Handler's Permit is required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Presents a professional image - cordial and respectful.
• Communicates effectively - timely, attentive, respectful, and clear communication.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality - shares only what is needed in appropriate places.
• Seeks ways to be helpful to patients, visitors, and the community.
• Provides superior service by focusing on our customers.
• Is a team player - supports fellow employees and is respectful.
• Welcomes new members of the department/unit.
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness - keeps areas clean and promotes safety.
• Takes ownership of complaints and reports to resolve.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Professional image

Education

High School Diploma

Food Handler's Permit

Job description

Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparation of meals. In absence of Assistant Chef, the Cook will perform the duties of the Assistant Chef.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Presents a professional image - Exhibits a manner that is cordial and respectful
• Conservative, appropriate dress, and good personal hygiene
• Communicates effectively - Timely, attentive, respectful, and clear communication whether verbal, written or body language
• Displays control and calmness in all situations
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality - Respects others' rights, shares only what others need to know and in only appropriate places, not in public areas or near others without a need to know
• Anticipates needs, demonstrates initiative, and strive to exceed expectations - Empathizes with those who suffer or are in need
• Seeks ways to be helpful to patients, visitors, and the community
• Provides superior service by focusing on our customers
• Is a team player - Supports fellow employees; shares time and talents; is respectful and helpful
• Welcomes new members o the department/unit
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness - Leaves all areas clean and neat and promotes safety
• Takes ownership of complaints - Listens with genuine sincerity, apologizes and resolves or reports complaints to someone who can resolve the complaints

Requirements:

• High School Diploma preferred
• A Food Handler's Permit is required in the state of employment within 30 days of hire.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time