COOK- Full time

UHS; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision

401K with company match

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, LA seeks a Dietary – Cook/Porter to assist the Department Manager and deliver quality food service. The role blends Cook and Porter duties to support patient meals and staff operations in a hospital setting.

The position emphasizes teamwork, serving diverse populations, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in a hospital food service environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to read, write and follow written instruction and recipes.
• Experience in preparing food in bulk quantities preferred.
• Previous hospital, hospital-like or institutional food service experience is helpful.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist and take direction from the Department Manager.
• Cross-trained duties as Cook and Porter to support the team.
• Maintain quality service for patients and staff as part of daily operations.

Skills

Bulk cooking

Teamwork

Service excellence

Read/write recipes

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Responsibilities

River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Dietary – Cook/Porter to assist and take direction from the Department Manager and work cooperatively with other personnel while maintaining a high level of quality service. This position is cross trained with duties of a Cook and a Porter in order to contribute to an interactive team environment.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to read, write and follow written instruction and recipes.
• Experience in preparing food in bulk quantities preferred.
• Previous experience, preferably in a hospital, hotel or other institutional setting.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Provide service to all populations while demonstrating the Service Excellence Standards…
• Treat Everyone As a Guest
• Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in all things I do.
• Practice Teamwork

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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