Cook

Banner Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a cook, where your culinary skills will play a vital role in patient care. This PRN position offers the flexibility to work as needed, allowing you to showcase your passion for cooking in a supportive environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying the beauty of Colorado's outdoor lifestyle.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in production cooking required.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold food items using standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in assigned work areas.

Skills

Institutional food production

Cooking skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Stoves

Ovens

Deep fryer

Mixer

Job description

Primary City/State:

Brush, Colorado

Department Name:

Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Estimated Pay Range:

$16.89 - $25.33 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Explore and excel. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today.

A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work, prioritizes team members and strives to be the be the best place to work in health care.

Colorado is packed full of things to do year-round. From family attractions, national parks and outdoor adventure to cosmopolitan cities and welcoming towns, Colorado offers unparalleled hiking, camping, rafting, hunting, fishing, farm-to-table dining, a rich cultural heritage with festivals and live music and so much more.

East Morgan County Hospital has been part of the community since 1910. Many of our patientsknow our physicians, staff members and volunteers and have common ties to our community. You will be working with a close-knit team preparing meals and sharing in all responsibilities in the kitchen for Patients, Staff and Visitors.

As a cook for the hospital, this PRN position will be used as needed to cover for PTO and sick calls. PRN means no set schedule and no guarantee of hours and no benefits. However, this is an opportunity to prove yourself and your skills to the team by doing what you love. This team serves guests, staff and patients. Just as a doctor can prescribe medicine for healing, a cook also assists with patient care. We are wanting someone who has experience as a short order cook, no creative vision necessary, just a passion. Apply today!

Find your path in health care. At Banner Health, caring for people is at the core of all we do. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. If that sounds like something, you want to be a part of - apply today!

Should you have any questions, please contact Mia Frahry [e-mail] call (602) 747-259

East Morgan County Hospital is a 25-bed licensed critical access facility, level IV trauma center, offering a full array of health care services and two clinic locations: Banner Family Medicine Brush and Banner Health Clinic Fort Morgan. East Morgan County Hospital is in Brush, Colorado, 1-hour northeast of Denver. Situated in the agriculturally rich South Platte River valley, Brush is home to 5,500 people and serves over 15,000. The community thrives on its rural pace and charm and is revered for its “Homegrown Happiness!” Nestled in the wide-open plains of northeastern Colorado, Brush boasts a rich history and limitless outdoor recreation. With award-winning fishing and boating nearby, numerous parks and biking trails, some of the best of Colorado is here.Accredited by The Joint Commission and Designated as a Pathway to Excellence hospital, East Morgan County Hospital brings together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals to provide the most compassionate, innovative, and personalized care possible. As a District owned hospital, operated by Banner Health, East Morgan County Hospital can provide the small-town, close-knit atmosphere all while having the resources of a large hospital system in the rural setting.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position produces all required food items based on information obtained from production sheets, catering requests, prep sheets and any other approved source. Plans and conducts daily work to meet food production and service time requirements.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Prepares and cooks hot and cold food items using standardized recipes and calculates production quantities based on production forecast, tally sheets and catering orders.

2. May be assigned to work in the retail cafe grill area, and/or cook breakfast items.

3. Records over production and run outs. Writes directions and calculates production quantities.

4. Checks and logs food and equipment temperatures and reports any problems to the supervisor. Reports all needed equipment repair.

5. Maintains par levels of food and supplies in assigned areas, orders and/or restocks items in accordance with established routines, rotates food stocks, checks freshness dates.

6. Keeps assigned work areas clean and in an orderly manner.

7. Assists other kitchen and dietary staff as needed and assigned. May oversee the scheduled shift for efficiency.

8. Department responsibilities only, normally deals with internal staff. May deal with customers in grill or exhibition position in retail units. Follows established procedures, recipes and work routines under general supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires the knowledge and abilities in institutional food production normally acquired with one or more years of work experience in production cooking. Must be able to learn and follow established policies and procedures, read and understand written and verbal instruction, communicate effectively, and perform simple math calculations. Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required. Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to perform tasks within limited time frames. Must be able to follow production and cleaning schedules, use chemicals safely, read thermometers and follow safety requirements.

For Banner Staffing Services (BSS) team members, the food handlers' card is required within 30 days of hire. For BSS team members in Tucson and Colorado, the food handlers' card is not required.

All onsite food service equipment including stoves, ovens, steam-jacketed kettles, tilt skillet, broiler, steam table, grill, deep fryer, slicer, Buffalo Chopper, mixer, food carts, dish racks, cleaning equipment and hazardous chemicals used in cleaning and sanitation.

Must be 18 yrs of age or older to comply with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements as the role may be expected to set up, operate and/or repair power-driven bakery and meat processing machines.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2025-08-21

EEO Statement:

EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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