Cook

Sun Health Corporation; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work awards

Fortune Best Workplaces recognition

Healthy Arizona Platinum awards

Job summary

Sun Health Corporation seeks a dedicated Cook in Surprise, AZ to prepare and serve high-quality meals per standardized recipes while maintaining safety and presentation standards.

You will follow production sheets, portion food accurately, ensure correct temperatures, and contribute to a clean, organized kitchen environment. Experience with HACCP and a passion for resident satisfaction are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of cooking methods: sauté, grill, sear, pan fry, poach, braise, steam, blanch, broil, roast and meat/seafood fabrication.
• Able to complete ServSafe Certification.
• Must have Maricopa County Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and dietary needs.
• Follows daily production sheets using outlined standards, accurate portioning and correct temperature.
• Tastes all prepared food items to confirm correct flavoring and attractive presentation.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with correct portioning, temperature and presentation.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving to maintain cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food per safe handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators, freezers and storerooms clean and labeled.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

Sauté

Grill

Sear

Pan fry

Poach

Braise

Steam

Blanch

Broil

Roast

Meat & seafood prep

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Certification

Maricopa County Food Handlers Card

Job description

• 19116 N Colonnade Way, Surprise, AZ 85374, USA

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community? Join our vibrant team at The Colonnade in Surprise, AZ, as a Cook!

Your Mission: Cooks prepare food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. The Cook ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Why Choose Us?

• Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
• National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.
• Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and serves high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and dietary needs.
• Follows daily production sheets using outlined standards, accurate portioning and correct temperature.
• Tastes all prepared food items to confirm correct flavoring and ensures attractive presentation.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators, freezers and storerooms clean and neat.
• Ensures food and supply items are stored and labeled per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Labels, dates and properly stores all food items.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Follows HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, residents and guests.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Your Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Understanding of the following cooking methods: sauté, grill, sear, pan fry, poach, braise, steam, blanch, broil, roast and meat and seafood fabrication
• Able to complete ServSafe Certification
• Must have Maricopa County Food Handlers Card
• 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
• Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.