Cook III PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Cook III PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rapides Regional Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Cook III PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• Assists in the preparation, delivery, setup, etc. for kitchen & functions.

• Works as relief cook and food prep as needed

• Assists the Chef, as needed

• Prepares hot food items for cafeteria, physician's dining, catering and room service operations according to standard recipes and HACCP guidelines; wears and changes gloves appropriately along with hair net.

• Responsible for maintaining all kitchen utensils, equipment and physical surfaces in a safe and sanitary manner. Maintains high standards of quality, safety and sanitation.

• Ensures all food items are labeled and dated correctly to ensure quality and freshness.

• Demonstrates the ability to safely handle and clean knives as well as other pieces of necessary equipment.

• Demonstrates skill in food preparation, display and service, which follows all regulatory standards.

• Serve as a resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contribute to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.

• Take appropriate measures to ensure safety of staff and patients.

• Participate in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities.

• Communicate directly with chef regarding proposed menus and assignments.

• Is responsible for scheduling work hours to accommodate all functions.

• Assist with the preparation of miscellaneous food items.

• Rotate preparing hot and cold foods; rotate as grill cook.

• When filling in for Culinary Manager must observe other cooks to ensure sanitation and good food handling practices are being followed.

• Review catering schedule, and determine timeline, and prepare food when Culinary Manager is not available.

• Make recommendations to director and chef regarding needed supplies.

• Assist chef with action bars and other duties as needed.

• Ensures all storage areas are maintained in a clean and orderly manner according to regulatory guidelines.

• Ensures all food and supply items are in proper locations, rotates using FIFO to maintain quality and food safety. Removes and alerts supervisor of any outdated food items.

• Communicates all food quality issues, food shortages or necessary substitutions to Team Leader or Supervisor (Production/Retail) in a timely manner.

• Accurately completes daily reports, cleaning checklists, and temperature logs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Five (5) years prior experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, country club or cafeteria.
• Healthcare experience a plus.
• Culinary training preferred but not required.

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cook III PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status