Assistant Cook Part Time

Phoenix, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Banner Health is a well-respected healthcare organization recognized on Forbes inaugural list of America's Dream Employers 2025. This recognition highlights Banner Health's commitment to workplace excellence and employee wellbeing, satisfaction, happiness, and fulfillment. The organization operates various hospitals and healthcare facilities providing comprehensive patient care across a broad spectrum of medical specialties. They offer a supportive and dynamic work environment that values teamwork and professional growth. Banner Health is known for its dedication not only to patient care but also to fostering a positive workplace culture that supports its employees' development and quality of life.

Located in Wheatland, Wyoming, Platte County Memorial Hospital is part of the Banner Health system and offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital has undergone a $16 million renovation that added a new inpatient wing, surgical suite, diagnostic imaging departments, and enhanced emergency and laboratory facilities. It serves southeast Wyoming residents with outpatient clinics staffed by top physicians in various medical specialties. The hospital’s location offers the benefit of a close-knit community lifestyle with easy access to recreational areas such as local lakes, Laramie Peak, Medicine Bow National Forest, and proximity to Colorado's Rocky Mountains and Denver.

The Assistant Cook role at Platte County Memorial Hospital is a part-time position offering varied shifts totaling 24 hours per week. This role focuses on supporting the hospital’s food services by preparing, cooking, and cleaning in the kitchen to ensure patients, visitors, and staff receive nutritious and timely meals. The position involves working under regular supervision, following established recipes, procedures, and safety standards, and assisting in meal preparation and service including setting up prep carts and serving meals on the patient tray line. With opportunities to develop culinary skills and contribute to a vital hospital function, this role is ideal for individuals looking to grow in a supportive healthcare environment. The varied shifts provide flexibility with hours typically from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm or 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, fitting well for those seeking part-time employment with a meaningful mission.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to learn and follow established policies and procedures
Effective communication skills
Ability to perform simple math calculations
Ability to learn and use food service equipment
Must be able to perform tasks within limited time frames
Ability to follow safety and cleaning procedures
Ability to handle chemicals safely
Food handling certification or willingness to obtain
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at time of hire if applicable
Must sign Arizona Criminal History Affidavit at hire

Job Qualifications

Ability to learn and follow established policy and procedures
Ability to read and understand written and verbal instruction
Effective communication skills
Ability to perform simple math calculations
Ability to perform tasks within limited time frames
Ability to follow cleaning schedules
Ability to use chemicals safely
Knowledge of food handling procedures
Ability to read thermometers
Knowledge of safety requirements
Ability to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required
Ability to learn operation of onsite food service equipment including stoves, ovens, steam-jacketed kettles, steam table, grill, fryer, slicer, beverage brewing and dispensing equipment, soft serve machine, food carts, dish racks, cleaning equipment
Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Job Duties

Prepares and portions all cold food items in accordance with standardized recipes as indicated on production forecast and tally sheets
Maintains par levels of food and supplies, orders and/or restocks items in accordance with established routines, rotates food stocks, checks freshness dates
Records over production and run outs
Checks and logs food and equipment temperatures and reports any problems to the supervisor
Keeps and maintains assigned work areas clean and in an orderly manner
May assist in setting up prep carts and serve meals on patient tray line
Follows established procedures, recipes and work routines under regular supervision