COOK- Full time

Universal Health Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with match

Stock plan

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital in the New Orleans metropolitan area seeks a dynamic Dietary – Cook/Porter to assist the Department Manager and work cooperatively with staff, delivering quality service to patients across all populations.

This cross-trained role combines cooking and porter duties to support a collaborative hospital environment. A flexible schedule is required, including breakfast, lunch or dinner shifts, with weekends on a rotating basis.

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 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

Skills

Teamwork

Guest service

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

WORK HOURS

Must be able to work a flexible schedule (breakfast, lunch or dinner shifts). Also must be able to work weekends on a rotating basis.

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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