Hospital Dietary Cook/Porter — Bulk Prep & Team Support

Universal Health Services; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, LA, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Dietary – Cook/Porter to support dietary services with cross-trained duties in a hospital kitchen. You will assist the Department Manager and collaborate with staff to deliver quality meals for patients across populations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, ability to follow recipes, experience in bulk food prep, and a professional, guest-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and follow recipes.
• Experience in bulk food preparation preferred.
• Hospital, hotel or institutional kitchen experience preferred.
• Able to work with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence standards; Treat Everyone As a Guest.
• Show professionalism and excellence in all tasks.
• Practice teamwork in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High school diploma

Read and follow recipes

Bulk food preparation

Hospital/institutional kitchen exp.

Teamwork

Service excellence mindset

Guest-first attitude

Professionalism

Commitment to teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, LA, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Dietary – Cook/Porter to support dietary services with cross-trained duties in a hospital kitchen. You will assist the Department Manager and collaborate with staff to deliver quality meals for patients across populations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, ability to follow recipes, experience in bulk food prep, and a professional, guest-focused attitude.