Lead Cook - Special Diets & Institutional Kitchen

State of Arizona; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation with paid holidays

Sick leave

Life insurance

Job summary

State of Arizona is seeking a Cook III at the Arizona Pioneer’s Home in Prescott. The role involves preparing meals, ensuring dietary needs are met, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment in a care-focused setting.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, reviewing menus, serving meals, and assisting in maintaining resident dignity through quality food service. A current food handler's permit is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current, valid food handler's permit.
• Experience in institutional food service is preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and ensure food safety

Responsibilities

• Prepares special diet food according to residents' needs and textures.
• Reviews menus and daily counts to plan preparation.
• Pans up and serves plated meals to serving areas; covers to prevent contamination.
• Receives food and supplies and stores them properly.
• Maintains diet cards and communicates changes from medical staff.
• Cooks a variety of foods following standardized recipes and methods.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary work environment and proper food temps.
• Cleans equipment and kitchen areas according to procedures.

Skills

Food prep

Dietary modification

Sanitation

Job description

State of Arizona is seeking a Cook III at the Arizona Pioneer’s Home in Prescott. The role involves preparing meals, ensuring dietary needs are met, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment in a care-focused setting.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, reviewing menus, serving meals, and assisting in maintaining resident dignity through quality food service. A current food handler's permit is required.