Entree Cook- Tempe

HonorHealth; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking an ENTREE COOK for Tempe Medical Center. The role covers cooking cafeteria and catering items, including therapeutic diets, hot foods, soups, sauces, and patient trays. You will operate kitchen equipment, ensure safety, and assist other Food Service workers.

Qualifications include a Food Handlers Card; technical training preferred. Less than high school required with related experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with prep of entrees, vegetables, sauces.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes.
• Familiarity with food safety and temperature logs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entrees, vegetables, starches, sauces and soups.
• Set up and serve meals per schedule.
• Cook with ovens, choppers, mixers, grills and more.
• Maintain safe food temperatures and log temps.
• Plan day production to meet patient tally.
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality & safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Less than High School

Technical Training Diploma/Degree Vocational/Specialized training

Tools

Ovens

Choppers

Mixers

Grills

Thermometers

Job description

Primary City/State:

Tempe Medical Center - 1500 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

Category:

Food Service

Shift:

Day

Department:

Food Services

Full Time- Days

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

• Less than High School Required
• Technical Training Diploma/Degree Vocational/Specialized training Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Food Handlers Card - Certification Food Service\ - Food Handlers Card Upon Hire Required
• Drivers License (DL) - License Driver License Preferred

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