Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Opelousas, LA; compensation is not specified. The cook supports hospital food service for patients, employees, and visitors at Opelousas General Health System. Working under the Lead Cook, the employee prepares and cooks menu items while following production sheets and food-handling standards. The role helps meet food production deadlines and maintain safe, orderly kitchen operations.

What you'll do

• Prepare the cook’s area for entrees and hot food production
• prepare menu items according to production sheets
• evaluate food flavor and texture
• obtain food and equipment from storage
• assist with inventory controls
• maintain a neat work area and clean equipment
• follow proper food storage, handling, and holding techniques
• organize work to meet production deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

hospital food service

food preparation

menu production

food safety

inventory controls

opelousas la

opelousas general health system

full-time

high school diploma or ged

servsafe preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

ServSafe certification is preferred; high school diploma or GED is required.

About the employer

Opelousas General Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.