Senior Cook – Healthcare Kitchen (Evenings)

Banner Health; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Senior Cook in Sun City West, AZ to prepare fresh hot foods for production and patient dining, with duties including dishwashing support, inventory management, and providing premier customer service.

The role requires 2+ years in production cooking, strong recipe knowledge, and ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Shifts are primarily Fri–Tue 12pm–8:30pm with occasional 2pm–10:30pm; weekends/holidays required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of similar work experience in production cooking.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and adjust quantities for yields.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and proper food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to standardized recipes.
• Plan food production timing and quantities based on daily orders and menus.
• Minimize food waste and track shortages/excess quantities.
• Check and log food and equipment temperatures, following safety requirements.
• Maintain par levels and restock as needed; rotate stock and track freshness dates.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly; report equipment needs.
• May oversee deliveries and ensure production quality with kitchen staff.

Skills

Hot food production

Food preparation

Recipe interpretation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Banner Health is seeking a Senior Cook in Sun City West, AZ to prepare fresh hot foods for production and patient dining, with duties including dishwashing support, inventory management, and providing premier customer service.

The role requires 2+ years in production cooking, strong recipe knowledge, and ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Shifts are primarily Fri–Tue 12pm–8:30pm with occasional 2pm–10:30pm; weekends/holidays required.