Cook

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health’s Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix is seeking a Cook to deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff. The role involves preparing and delivering meal trays, assisting with food prep, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring dietary needs are met with attention to detail.

Responsibilities include following food safety regulations, preventing cross-contamination, maintaining proper labeling, and supporting the food service team

Qualifications

• One year of Food Service Experience.
• Food Handler Permit: AZ or ServSafe Certification: AZ within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness.
• Follow food safety standards and monitor temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage.
• Respond to dietary needs and provide excellent customer service to patients and staff.
• Support team in cashier, retail, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage and prep.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Cook you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff.

As our Cook you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff.

Every day you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs.

To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations & facility guidelines.
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu & dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
• Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
• Supports team members in all areas of food services including cashier, retail, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage and food prep.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience
• Food Handler Permit: AZ or ServSafe Certification: AZ - within 30 days of hire

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• Cooking experience

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we’re a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$20.91 - $29.54 /hour