Hospital Dietary Cook/Porter – Bulk Meal Prep

River Oaks Hospital; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Dietary – Cook/Porter to support the Department Manager and the food service team in a private psychiatric facility. The role combines cook and porter duties to ensure quality service and patient satisfaction.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to service standards, and the ability to work across populations in a hospital setting. Prior hospital experience is a plus in this diverse clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and follow written instructions and recipes.
• Experience in bulk food preparation preferred.
• Hospital or institutional setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and take direction from the Department Manager.
• Work cooperatively with other personnel while maintaining quality service.
• Cross-trained with duties of a Cook and a Porter to support the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Food service

Following recipes

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application on riveroakshospital.com!

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

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