Therapeutic Diet Cook & Kitchen Lead

Oceans Healthcare; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond is seeking a qualified Cook to support inpatient and outpatient dietary services. You will plan menus, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure meals meet therapeutic diets and safety standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Completion of culinary school is required, with two years of hospital or nursing home cooking experience preferred. CPR certification and de-escalation training are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Reads and writes clearly; follows recipes and uses measurements accurately.
• Basic cooking skills with understanding of therapeutic diets.
• CPR certification and Oceans approved de-escalation program completed.
• Completion of culinary school is required or strongly preferred.
• Two years' experience in a hospital or nursing home kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans daily cooking schedule and follows standardized recipes.
• Directs assistants and aides in a professional manner.
• Prepares and serves meals per menus, orders, and therapeutic diets.
• Maintains proper food temperatures and records temperatures.
• Substitutes foods within food groups as directed.
• Serves food on trays during mealtimes.
• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains equipment; follows cleaning assignments.
• Prepares for the following day's menu; adheres to policies.

Skills

Read and write

Follow recipes

Accurate measurements

Therapeutic diets

Basic cooking

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond is seeking a qualified Cook to support inpatient and outpatient dietary services. You will plan menus, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure meals meet therapeutic diets and safety standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Completion of culinary school is required, with two years of hospital or nursing home cooking experience preferred. CPR certification and de-escalation training are required for this role.