Senior Hospital Cook — Fast-Paced & Impactful

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Cook to prepare fresh hot foods for production and patient services in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen.

You will collaborate with dishwashing, prep, stocking and inventory tasks while maintaining food quality and safety standards, and supporting clinical diet needs.

Shift times are varied (early mornings), with weekend and holiday work required; prior healthcare or high-volume cooking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of production cooking experience.
• Knowledge of cooking principles and modified recipes.
• Ability to read recipes, adjust quantities, and manage food production.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items according to standardized recipes.
• Plans food production timing and quantities.
• Minimizes food waste and tracks shortages.
• Checks temperatures and ensures safety.
• Maintains par levels and rotates stock.
• Provides leadership to kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

High volume cooking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Cook to prepare fresh hot foods for production and patient services in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen.

You will collaborate with dishwashing, prep, stocking and inventory tasks while maintaining food quality and safety standards, and supporting clinical diet needs.

Shift times are varied (early mornings), with weekend and holiday work required; prior healthcare or high-volume cooking experience is preferred.