Cook

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Cook for Patient Services at their Tucson campus. In this full-time role, you'll thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment, preparing a variety of meals and ensuring quality standards are met. With a focus on growth and development, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your culinary career while positively impacting patient care. Join a supportive team that values excellence, and enjoy competitive pay and benefits as you embark on a rewarding journey in the culinary arts.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Flat Rate Weekend Differential

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Over one year of experience in production cooking.
• Knowledge of food handling regulations and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks hot and cold food items using standardized recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in work areas.
• Checks food and equipment temperatures and reports issues.

Skills

Institutional Food Production

Cooking Skills

Basic Math

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

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As a Cook for Patient Services at Banner University Medical Center Tucson Campus, you will use your experience and joy of cooking while working in a large, fast-paced, high production environment. This is an opportunity to be part of a great work and learning environment. There is a lot of room to grow and we have a great culinary team to help groom you into a great leader. Banner has excellent benefits and we supply a quality of life schedule. This is not just a job, but a long-term career in Culinary Services!

This is a full-time position with a schedule generally from 5 am to 1:30 pm, with days off usually on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Weekends are required in this role. Plus, you will enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential for hours after 7 pm if applicable.

Top Pay, Excellent Benefits & Fantastic Growth Opportunity!

Make a difference in your life and join Banner now!

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals, and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's, recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine, and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, caring for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently ranked among the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It has earned Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence, and its physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques, and a multi-organ transplant program.

Position Summary

This position produces all required food items based on information obtained from production sheets, catering requests, prep sheets, and other approved sources. It involves planning and conducting daily work to meet food production and service time requirements.

Core Functions

1. Prepares and cooks hot and cold food items using standardized recipes, calculating production quantities based on forecasts and orders.
2. May work in the retail cafe grill area or cook breakfast items.
3. Records overproduction and run outs, writes directions, and calculates production quantities.
4. Checks and logs food and equipment temperatures, reports problems and equipment needs.
5. Maintains par levels of food and supplies, orders/restocks items, rotates stock, checks freshness.
6. Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
7. Assists other kitchen staff and may oversee shift for efficiency.
8. Handles internal staff responsibilities, may interact with customers, follows procedures and work routines under supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge and abilities in institutional food production, typically gained with over one year of experience in production cooking. Must follow policies, understand instructions, communicate effectively, perform basic math, and learn food handling regulations. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within limited time frames are essential. Must follow safety protocols and pass certification tests as required.

Food handlers' card is required within 30 days of hire for Banner Staffing Services team members, except in Tucson and Colorado where it is not required. Must be 18 or older to operate power-driven bakery and meat processing machines. Employees at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and maintain it during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Additional related education or experience is preferred.

EEO Statement

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, including females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

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