Cook - Full Time

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading behavioral hospital focused on healing and wellness. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient satisfaction through the preparation and serving of nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs. This position requires a blend of culinary skills and the ability to lead kitchen staff effectively while adhering to health and safety regulations. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a knack for food preparation, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment dedicated to mental health recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to lead a team and manage cooking schedules effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs daily cooking schedules to meet patient needs.
• Prepares meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Schedule Planning

Team Leadership

Menu Adherence

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping 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.

Essential Functions:

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