High Volume Cook Mid City

August 27, 2026

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<ul><li>Where Skill Meets Care in Every Meal** What We're Looking For</li><li> A team-oriented, dependable cook who takes pride in quality food preparation</li><li> Ability to perform advanced food preparation and cooking techniques in a fast-paced environment</li><li> Commitment to safety, sanitation, and customer service excellence</li><li> Experience: Three (3) years of commercial or institutional cooking experience preferred. Looking for experience cooking in high-volume quantities such as school systems, casinos, hospitals, universities, and large catering companies.</li><li> Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred</li><li> Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of advanced food preparation and cooking methods; ability to follow recipes, production plans, and safety standards, and skills cooking high-volume production (large quantities). </li></ul>Why You'll Love Working With Us At Baton Rouge General, our patients aren't the only people we take care of—we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home. <ul><li> A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family</li><li> Professional development and ongoing support</li><li> Employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program</li><li> A nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and one of the best healthcare employers in Louisiana</li><li> Learn more about our employee perks: You Will Do Performs a wide variety of tasks and operations to prepare and cook food for patients, employees, visitors, and special functions. All duties are performed appropriately for the age populations served, as defined in the department's scope of service. <ul><li> Prepare entrees, casseroles, specialty dishes, and complex food items requiring multiple preparation steps</li><li> Plan and execute food production to meet daily service and special function needs</li><li> Cook specialty and complex food items according to standardized recipes and approved cooking methods</li><li> Utilize creativity and expertise to ensure food is appealing in both presentation and taste</li><li> Organize and manage workflow to ensure timely food distribution to serving units</li><li> Carve and portion meats, fish, and poultry for individual servings</li><li> Portion and apportion food according to menus, patient orders, and service requirements</li><li> Maintain proper sanitation, health, and safety standards in all food preparation areas</li><li> Ensure correct storage, handling, and holding of food items, including leftovers</li><li> Safely and appropriately use kitchen equipment</li><li> Perform all other duties as assigned</li><li> Adhere to all HIPAA regulations applicable to the position</li><li> Follow all safety practices including proper use of PPE, hand hygiene, incident reporting, waste handling, and exposure control procedures</li><li> Proactively report safety concerns, errors, or potential risks </li></ul>What Sets BRG Apart At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar for healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time—and every role plays a vital part in that mission. With more than 600 licensed beds across three campuses, we offer the full spectrum of care—from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. Our clinics throughout Baton Rouge and surrounding areas provide comprehensive primary and specialty care. Ready to be part of a team where your skills make a difference every day? Apply now and grow your career with Baton Rouge General.

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