DIETARY - COOK/PORTER - FULL TIME

Responsibilities River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children.

Since , River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and / or addictive disorders.

Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Dietary - Cook / Porter, to assist and take direction from the Department Manager and work cooperatively with other personnel while maintaining a high level of quality service.

JOB DESCRIPTION INCLUDES; BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO : - Cleans all areas of kitchen, equipment, floors, trash etc.; - Prepares food for patients / employees / cafeteria dissemination and other special activities.

• Check incoming stock and food orders. - Assists in serving food in cafeteria line, assures a continuous flow of food is prepared.
• Assists on special projects when requested; Performs additional tasks as requested; - Takes necessary precautions for self and others when using equipment and chemicals (i.

e. gloves, hair nets, etc.); - Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient and employee related information. - Attends all required in-services annually : Fire, disaster, and safety and updates Infection Control and updates Administrative policies and procedures Crisis Intervention and updates Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : -High school diploma or equivalency - Ability to read, write and follow written instruction and recipes.

• Experience in preparing food in bulk quantities preferred. Previous experience, preferably in a hospital, hotel or other institutional setting - Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Availability for VARIED SHIFTS, 6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm, 10 : 00 am - 6 : 30 pm, Monday-Friday, Alternating Weekends. - Provide service to all populations while demonstrating the Service Excellence Standards.
• Treat Everyone As a Guest Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in all things. - Practice Teamwork This opportunity provides the following : - Challenging and rewarding work environment - Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries - Competitive Compensation One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion.

In , UHS was recognized as one of the World?s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked # on the Fortune , and listed # in Forbes inaugural ranking of America?

s Top Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago : Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81, employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.

S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.