Entree Cook- Part Time

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth seeks an Entree Cook for Deer Valley Medical Center. Responsible for preparing entrees, vegetables, sauces and soups for cafeteria and patient meals, following dietary restrictions and established recipes.

Duties include stocking, timing production, and maintaining clean, safe kitchen operations. Qualifying candidates have at least 1 year of related experience, vocational training preferred, and a Food Handlers Card.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Specialized training preferred.
• Less than High School required.
• Experience 1 year related experience required.
• Food Handlers Card required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entrees, vegetables, starches, sauces and soups.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Maintain sanitary levels during preparation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Document food temperatures and log relevant data.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Temperature logs

Education

Vocational/Specialized training

Less than High School

Food Handlers Card

Driver License

Tools

Ovens

Choppers

Mixers

Blenders

Grill

Job description

Primary City/State: Deer Valley Medical Center Category: Food Service Shift: Day Department: Food Services Part Time- varied days- 10:30am -7pm Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

Job Summary The ENTREE COOK is responsible for cooking all cafeteria and catering food and all therapeutic prescribed and regular diets, including preparation of pureed, salt free, mechanical soft, renal, and ADA restricted diets. Included will be hot food items, food preparation, pulling daily stock, preparing soups, sauces, gravies, etc., operating all kitchen equipment, serving on patient tray line, cleaning work areas, equipment and utensils. May assist and direct other Food Service Workers.

Essential Functions

Prepare entrees, vegetables, starches, sauces and soups. Prepares, seasons and cooks food. Measures and mixes ingredients according to standardized recipes and specifications. Sets up and services meals in accordance with established schedule and procedures. Cooks items using various types of kitchen equipment such as ovens, choppers, mixers, blenders, grills, braisers, turbo chef, range, steamer, food processor, fryer, slicer, infrared broiler and knives. Stores and maintains food items at safe temperatures according to department guidelines and health department regulation. Conduct food temperature check of all food menu items served to the customer before and during the prescribed times of the production and service period. Document on the appropriate temperature log form. Conduct temperature check of all food storage refrigeration units in your work area (if applicable), before and during the prescribed times of the production and service period. Document on the appropriate temperature cooler/freezer log form. Plans and implements cooking process so that foods will be ready at required times. Ensures that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance. Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and safe operation. Reviews forecast tally for production count. Adjusts production for current census/customer information and supervisor instruction. Ensures that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process. Plans total production schedule for day incorporating cafeteria, special menu needs and patient tally. Reviews plan with supervisor Verifies food and supply items issued from storeroom. Requisitions additional items if required.

Education / Experience / Licenses and Certifications

• Vocational/Specialized training - Preferred
• Less than High School - Required
• Experience 1 year related experience - Required
• Driver License - Preferred
• Food Service\\Food Handlers Card - Food Handlers Card Food Handlers Card Upon Hire - Required

Benefits

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through: Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.