Patient-Focused Healthcare Kitchen Cook

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a hospital kitchen team member to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain sanitation, and work as part of a collaborative dietary services unit.

Responsibilities include handling ingredients, operating commercial kitchen equipment, and assisting with meal distribution. A high school diploma and basic cooking experience are preferred, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Must follow standardized recipes and cooking procedures.
• Ability to maintain high sanitation and food safety standards.
• Capable of using kitchen equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patients, staff, visitors, and events.
• Washes, trims, and seasons ingredients per recipes.
• Coordinate with meal distribution to serving units.
• Ensure proper food storage and cleanliness.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

HIPAA compliance

Operates kitchen equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blenders

Mixers

Grinders

Slicers

Tenderizers

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a hospital kitchen team member to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain sanitation, and work as part of a collaborative dietary services unit.

Responsibilities include handling ingredients, operating commercial kitchen equipment, and assisting with meal distribution. A high school diploma and basic cooking experience are preferred, with emphasis on safety and quality.