Cook

Banner Health; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Cook for Sterling Regional MedCenter in Sterling, CO. This full-time position handles hot and cold food production for patients and staff, working 40 hours weekly with an 8-hour shift that may start as early as 5:30am and end as late as 8:00pm, including weekends and holidays.

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred; weekend differential applies. The facility offers modern equipment and a patient-focused dining environment as part of Banner Health's culinary

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in institutional food production.
• Ability to read, understand instructions and follow recipes.
• Able to work 5:30am-8:00pm shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food items using standardized recipes and production forecasts.
• May work in the retail cafe grill area or prepare breakfast items.
• Record overproduction and runouts; log temperatures and report issues.
• Maintain par levels and rotate stock; ensure freshness and proper dating.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; assist other kitchen staff as needed.
• May oversee scheduled shift for efficiency; follow recipes and routines under supervision.

Skills

Food production

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Math calculations

Safety compliance

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Primary City/State:Sterling, ColoradoDepartment Name:Culinary & Nutrition-HospWork Shift:VariedJob Category:Facilities, Environmental Services, and CulinaryFind your path in health care. 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.Sterling Regional MedCenter has provided outstanding medical care to residents of northeastern Colorado and the surrounding area since 1938.Join our Culinary Services team at Sterling Medical Center! As a Cook you will help prepare fresh, hot foods for patients and staff. Prior grill cook experience is a plus, as well as experience in a fast-paced environment.Schedule:Full -Time | 40 Hours/WeekThis is an 8 hour work day, varying anywhere from 5:30am - 8:00pm including weekends and holidays.Weekend and holiday rotations are required in this role. Enjoy a flat rate $1.50/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.Since 1938, Sterling Regional MedCenter has been the center of healthcare excellence in Northeast Colorado providing care for more than 20,000 members in Logan County, and over 50,000 people in its larger market. Sterling Regional MedCenter is licensed for 25 beds with both Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care Units, as well as full Women and Infant Services. For obstetrics, Sterling utilizes a computerized intelligent OB program designed to reduce the chance of complications during labor. As a level III trauma designated hospital, Sterling has 24/7 coverage for Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Imaging, Family Medicine/Peds, and Rehabilitation. Sterling boasts cutting edge technology facilitating telehealth access for sub-specialty and tertiary services and state-of-the-art equipment in Imaging, Laboratory, Operating Suites, Emergency Department, and Inpatient Units. The hospital continues to invest facility upgrades and new equipment.Attached to the hospital is the David Walsh Cancer Center, which provides both Medical and Radiation Oncology, with a beautiful infusion center and new linear accelerator. Sterling Regional is the only rural hospital in Colorado with a linear accelerator. In addition, Sterling Regional MedCenter is closely integrated with our Family Medicine and Surgical Specialty Clinics and the hospital and clinics are part of a 2-year, rural training track residency program affiliated with the University of Northern Colorado. Lastly, Sterling Regional MedCenter is one of Logan County's largest employers with approximately 300 employees and more than 20 physicians representing ten specialties and has been voted Best Employer in Northeastern Colorado for three years in a row.POSITION SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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 QUALIFICATIONSThis 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 QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.Estimated Pay Range:$17.32 - $25.98 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):2027-01-19EEO Statement:EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy