Cook - Dietary

CHRISTUS Health•Mamou, LA

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing meals. In the absence of the Assistant Chef, the Cook performs the duties of the Assistant Chef. The role is expected to meet applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies and maintain a professional, respectful, service-oriented, and safety-conscious approach while working with colleagues, patients, visitors, and the community.

Requirements

A Food Handler’s Permit is required in the state of employment within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals.
Perform the duties of the Assistant Chef in the Assistant Chef’s absence.
Present a professional image through cordial and respectful conduct, appropriate dress, and good personal hygiene.
Communicate in a timely, attentive, respectful, and clear manner, and remain calm in all situations.
Respect privacy and confidentiality by sharing information only with those who need to know and in appropriate settings.
Anticipate needs, demonstrate initiative, and seek to exceed expectations by helping patients, visitors, and the community.
Provide superior customer service and support fellow employees as a respectful and helpful team player.
Welcome new department or unit members.
Keep work areas clean and neat and promote safety.
Listen sincerely to complaints, apologize, and resolve them or report them to someone who can.