Patient Meal Prep & Service Aide — Hospital Kitchen

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation in Sulphur, LA is seeking a Food Service Aide to prepare, cook, and serve meals in the Nutrition Services department, ensuring quality, safety, portion control, sanitation, and presentation for patient meals, cafeteria services, and special events.

The role collaborates with team members to maintain a clean, safe kitchen and deliver friendly customer service in a fast-paced setting, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, or holidays as staffing needs

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred; ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Previous cooking experience desirable; hospital/health care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of body mechanics, ability to operate kitchen equipment, portion control, and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of Health Department Standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals in the Nutrition Services department.
• Ensure quality, safety, portion control, sanitation, and presentation for patient meals, cafeteria services, and special events.
• Collaborate with team to maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment and deliver customer service in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

Food handling

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation in Sulphur, LA is seeking a Food Service Aide to prepare, cook, and serve meals in the Nutrition Services department, ensuring quality, safety, portion control, sanitation, and presentation for patient meals, cafeteria services, and special events.

The role collaborates with team members to maintain a clean, safe kitchen and deliver friendly customer service in a fast-paced setting, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, or holidays as staffing needs