About this role
Job Title: Cook/Dietary Aide
Department: Nutrition Services
Reports To: Nutrition/Environmental Services Manager
Location: Hospital
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Job Summary:
The Cook/Dietary Aide is responsible for safe and sanitary preparation of food served to patients, residents, clients, physicians, and employees of the organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepares and serves meals to patients, residents, clients, visitors, physicians, and employees in a safe and attractive manner.
Ensures that dishes and cooking equipment are cleaned according to standards.
Ensures food and equipment used to prepare food are maintained in a sanitary condition.
Ensures that freight is checked in and put away in a timely manner.
Adheres to standard working schedule.
Maintains a clean and appropriate personal appearance
Displays an appropriate, positive attitude toward the job.
Maintains or exceeds standards for good quality work.
Follows accepted standard safety practices as directed by the organization.
Shows understanding of the importance of visitors and treats all patients, residents, and clients with care, respect, and gives first consideration for their needs.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Accountabilities for all Employees:
Adheres to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values.
Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.
Reports any health/medical errors.
Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks or hazards immediately.
Education, Training or Degree Required:
Must be able to read, write, make simple calculations, and follow oral and written directions accurately.
License/Registration/Certification Required: (will be primary source verified by HR)
None.
Experience and Skills: (indicate preferred or required)
Knowledge of preparation and serving of food is preferred.
Previous experience in food service is preferred.
Knowledge of sanitation and cleanliness is required.
Accuracy in following written and verbal orders is required.
Date created: 9/26/08
Date updated: 10/26/08
Other facts
About Lakeview Hospital
A transforming and healing presence on the Northshore since 1977, Lakeview Hospital serves patients from across St. Tammany Parish, including Lacombe, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, and beyond. This 167-bed, full service, acute care hospital includes a 24/7 Emergency Room, a Heart Center, a Surgical Institute, a Rehabilitation Center, and a Behavioral Health Center.
Lakeview’s staff of 800 including more than 240 physicians and specialists, all working to provide a standard of care patients can count on, including nationally recognized heart and stroke care, diabetes care, orthopedic services, outpatient rehabilitation services, women’s care, award-winning behavioral health services, and a full range of outpatient services.
Our emergency department is the only level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish and the only local ER staffed with all board-certified physicians. It is also a senior-friendly designated ER, designed to enhance the overall experience for people aged 65 and over.
Lakeview Regional Physician Group employs over 30 physicians who see patients at 11 convenient locations on the Northshore providing care in family medicine, general surgery, heart care, internal medicine, orthopedics, and vascular care.
Lakeview Hospital takes its signature brand of health and wellness beyond the hospital’s Covington campus. Partnerships with local and national organizations put the hospital at the forefront of popular community activities. These efforts help to educate our neighbors about achieving optimal health and wellness and being there for them and their families in their greatest hour of need. It’s not just what we do—it’s who we are.
What you'll do
- The Cook/Dietary Aide is responsible for the safe and sanitary preparation of food served to patients and staff. This includes preparing meals, cleaning dishes and equipment, and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
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