Senior Hospital Cook — High-Volume Culinary Lead

Banner Health; Mesa, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Cook to plan daily food production for hospital operations. You will prepare items per recipes, manage production timing, minimize waste, and help maintain clean, safe kitchen areas for guests, staff, and patients.

This role requires 2+ years of production cooking experience, knowledge of recipes and special-diet preparations, and strong food safety practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of production cooking experience.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and production sheets.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to standardized recipes.
• Plan production timing based on orders and menus.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain par levels and rotate stock.
• Lead kitchen staff and assist with training.

Skills

Food preparation

High-volume cooking

Safety and sanitation

Menu substitutions

Reading recipes

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Food temperature monitoring

Job description

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Cook to plan daily food production for hospital operations. You will prepare items per recipes, manage production timing, minimize waste, and help maintain clean, safe kitchen areas for guests, staff, and patients.

This role requires 2+ years of production cooking experience, knowledge of recipes and special-diet preparations, and strong food safety practices in a fast-paced environment.