High-Volume Healthcare Cook - Team-Driven, Quality-Focused

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a team-oriented cook to deliver high-quality meals in a fast-paced hospital kitchen. The role focuses on feeding patients, staff, and visitors with safe, compliant, and appealing dishes.

Responsibilities include preparing entrees, following recipes and production plans, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to HIPAA and safety protocols. Three years of institutional cooking experience preferred; HS Diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience: Three (3) years of commercial or institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Experience cooking in high-volume quantities (schools, casinos, hospitals, universities, large catering).
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced food preparation and cooking methods; ability to follow recipes, production plans, and safety standards; cooking high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entrees, casseroles, specialty dishes, and complex items requiring multiple steps.
• Plan and execute food production to meet daily service and special function needs.
• Cook according to standardized recipes and approved methods.
• Ensure food is appealing in presentation and taste.
• Organize and manage workflow for timely distribution to serving units.
• Carve and portion meats, fish, and poultry for individual servings.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards across prep areas.
• Properly store, handle, and hold food items and leftovers.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
• Adhere to HIPAA and safety practices; report safety concerns.

Skills

Team oriented & dependable

Advanced cooking techniques

Safety & sanitation excellence

Education

HS Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a team-oriented cook to deliver high-quality meals in a fast-paced hospital kitchen. The role focuses on feeding patients, staff, and visitors with safe, compliant, and appealing dishes.

Responsibilities include preparing entrees, following recipes and production plans, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to HIPAA and safety protocols. Three years of institutional cooking experience preferred; HS Diploma or GED preferred.