Cook

Southwest Behavioral Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (3.3 weeks first year)

Holidays: 10 paid holidays

Company-paid dental

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

40% company match retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a Chef for our Inpatient facility in Phoenix. This full-time role offers a pay rate of $18.01 to $19.81 per hour with full benefits. You will manage on-site kitchen operations, inventory, and food safety practices while preparing meals per a dietitian-approved menu.

Schedule includes Wednesday 12pm–6pm and Thursday–Saturday 6am–6pm. We value independence, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality service in a non-conventional setting.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma and two years of experience as an assistant facility cook, or associates degree or equivalent diploma in food preparation.
• Food Handlers card required.
• Servsafe Certification highly preferred.
• Must have own transportation and a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen according to licensure standards and health regulations.
• Meal preparation according to a menu approved by a licensed dietitian.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, floors, and coolers.
• Interface with staff on special dietary needs and adhere to diet manuals.
• Conduct weekly inventories to ensure accurate ordering and minimize waste.
• Manage a reasonable food budget and assist in menu planning.

Skills

Food preparation

Time management

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years as assistant facility cook or related training

Tools

ServSafe Certification

CPR/First Aid

Job description

We are seeking a Chef to join our Inpatient facility, Community Recovery Services in Phoenix! This is a full-time position.

Pay Rate: $18.01 to $19.81 per hour with full benefits

Location:Phoenix, 85007

Schedule:Wednesday 12pm to 6pm, Thursday through Saturday 6am to 6pm

Enjoy working in a non-conventional environment serving our members in an Inpatient setting. Works independently and as a team to provide food services for the facility. Primary responsibility is to maintain on-site kitchen operations including but not limited to, inventory, proper storage, rotation, and waste management of food, small wares, and chemicals. Meal preparation while utilizing ADHS recommended food safety practices. The Chef must be able to work independently and manage time, tasks, and resources.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains the kitchen according to all applicable licensure standards and health regulations
• Meal preparation is in accordance with a menu approved by a licensed dietitian.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, floors, and coolers.
• Interface with staff on special dietary needs of clients. All Doctor recommended diets will be prepared using the Diet Manual provided in each kitchen.
• Conduct weekly inventories of product to insure accurate ordering and avoid waste.
• Manages a reasonable food budget in the ordering process
• Will be involved in any discussions related to meals, kitchen or menu planning.
• Menus will be updated weekly and posted in the dining room with the corresponding date of the month/day/year.
• Daily meal preparation will consist of a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack with one portion being prepared for each client that will be on site at meal time. Weekend food will be prepared and packaged for reheating and service with clear instructions for staff.
• Food safety guidelines will be adhered to at all times including proper hand washing, temperature control, labeling, dating, and rotation, sanitation of equipment and utensils.
• All food storage areas will be kept clean and organized with all product six inches off of the floor and stored in sealed containers. Any potentially hazardous foods will be labeled with a discard date of no longer than seven days after opening or preparing.
• Appropriate chef uniform will consist of chef coat, black pants, and close toed non-slip shoes.
• Maintains professionalism and works as part of a team process.
• Provides education and training to consumers on site as clinically indicated.
• Works in conjunction with onsite staff and supervisors for best service delivery practices
• Provides basic skills training for clients that is limited to scope of expertise, documents training in clinical record, bills accordingly
• Prepares for all required inspections making sure all areas are up to code and maintained
• Will maintain all required certifications and training requirements.
  • More specifically: CPR, First Aid, TB, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
  • Will also maintain any required certifications for licensure such as: Certified Food Service Manager or any other items that are presented.
• Attends clinically based trainings as needed and required to work with population served

Education & Qualifications:

• Requires High School diploma and two years of experience as an assistant facility cook, or associates degree or equivalent diploma in food preparation.
• Food Handlers card required.
• Servsafe Certification highly preferred.
• Must have own transportation and a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1 st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical and vision insurance and 100% company paid dental, short term disability, long term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through our Empowered Belonging program, we’re committed to:

• Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Skills

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Motivations

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Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

2 years:

Cooking in a facility setting

Licenses & Certifications

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