Dietary (Cook)

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop is hiring for a position involving food service responsibilities including ordering, preparation, and serving. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and knowledge of food safety regulations. ServSafe certification is preferred. This role requires teamwork and participation in a positive work environment, along with attending required meetings and training. The position is located in Bastrop, Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding food preparation and serving of food.
• "ServSafe" certification is preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food ordering, preparation, serving, and documentation.
• Serve special diets as ordered by physicians and approved by dieticians.
• Monitor temperatures of refrigerators and warming equipment.
• Assist patients with food choices and beverages.
• Contribute to a positive work environment within the team.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Duties included:

• Responsible for ordering, stocking, preparation, serving, presentation, and documentation of the food according to established policies and procedures.
• Serve special diets when applicable as ordered by the physician and approved by the dietician. Ensure meals delivered by the consulting food service agency are properly placed in the warming carts and food temperatures are within regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor the temperature of the refrigerators, warming cart and other equipment used in the dining room.
• Assist patients with beverages, and food choices when applicable.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the multidisciplinary team and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Participates in rotation of evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Attend all-staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
• Attend daily shift report when reporting for duty.
• Attend all training as required by supervisor.
• Attend and actively participate daily in multidisciplinary staffing.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
• Serve on projects as delegated.

Qualifications:

• High school or the equivalency is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding food preparation and serving of food.
• "ServSafe" certification is preferred upon hire.

High school education required.