Cook

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital•Alexandria, LA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cooking meals and food service for patients as well as retail and catering. The Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital provides specialized care for patients with specific, non-critical and non-emergent surgical admissions. The ultimate goal of the facility is to assist patients throughout their stay to a successful recovery, by providing a setting and care that is a more effective delivery of health care. This is accomplished by providing a comfortable home-like setting, in which a caring professional staff works to insure the highest level of patient care in a more cost-effective setting. Family support and involvement is promoted and encourage as well. This supports the patient’s self-image as “other-wise healthy” and facilitates a speedier return to the community, reducing health care costs and strengthening the economy at large. The surgical hospital offers procedures for the following specialties: ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oral surgery, orthopedics, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry and urology. In addition to surgical services, Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital has an imaging department comprised of MRI, CT, general radiology and ultrasound, as well as laboratory, pharmacy and dietary services. The facility provides a full-time staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, technicians and other ancillary personnel for patient care in the perioperative setting. In addition, the facility has available necessary equipment and trained personnel for handling unforeseeable emergencies.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years experience in a hospital or hotel kitchen.
High school diploma or GED desired.

Responsibilities

Prepare all food items strictly adhering to approved recipes and designated production quantities as determined by the department manager.
Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the day and follow departmental cleaning, sanitation and closing procedures, including labeling all food items.
Performs other task as assigned.
Follows all facility policies and procedures including hand hygiene, OSHA and Infection Control.
Maintains log and records and assigned.
Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.