COOK (full-time) – Compass Group

Jackson Parish Hospital; Jonesboro (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Parish Hospital in Louisiana seeks a solid high-volume cook to prepare meals for patients, visitors and staff, following menus and dietary restrictions. You will work with the dietitian, ensure timely service, and maintain kitchen cleanliness with attention to safety standards.

Two years of food service experience and culinary skills are preferred; English proficiency is required. This is a full-time, on-site role in a hospital environment, with uniform policies and teamwork emphasized.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food service preferred.
• Culinary skills required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods according to menus and dietary orders.
• Assist and follow orders of Dietitian.
• Deliver, serve, or cashier designated foods to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment; follow safety policies.
• Label, date and store food items appropriately.
• Attend department meetings and training as required.

Skills

English communication

Work under pressure

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary skills

Tools

Cash register

Dietary equipment

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Compass Group is seeking a solid high volume cook to help serve JPH (Rural Louisiana Hospital of the Year) by preparing meals for patients, visitors, and staff. Culinary skills will be assessed on first interview. Competitive salary and a great working environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and cooks a variety of food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions or numbers of portions to be served and ensures consistent quality of food.
• Assist and follows orders of Dietitian.
• Delivers, serves, or sells (cashier) designated foods to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Follows the food production sheets, menus, and diet orders assuring appropriate and correct quality food products are given.
• Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Covers, labels, and dates all food items as needed.
• Greets patients, staff, and visitors in a courteous and respectful manner; responds with positive interpersonal skills and handles requests with a positive attitude.
• Attends department meetings and educational in-services to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training when necessary or required.
• Responds to all emergency situations within the facility and follows appropriate hospital procedure.
• Adheres to all Jackson Parish Hospital policies, procedures, safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
• Regular attendance and timeliness is required.
• Adheres to department and hospital dress code policy and procedure.
• Performs all/any additional duties as assigned by the department manager/supervisor.
• Harmony with existing team is imperative.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of experience in food service preferred.
• Culinary skills required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Professional/Courteous rapport with patients, families, co-workers, physicians and visitors.
• Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals may be required.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• food safety certification preferred

MACHINES/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

Ability to operate dietary equipment, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, printer, cash register, and calculator;

About the Company:

Jackson Parish Hospital