Cook

Mesa, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.32 - $25.98

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee wellness program

flexible schedules

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Banner Desert Medical Center, located on an expansive 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, is one of the state’s largest and most comprehensive hospitals. Renowned for its dedication to high-quality healthcare, Banner Desert Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital features more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated pediatric beds and a 76-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Specialties at the facility include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine, making it a leading institution in the region for diverse and specialized medical services. The hospital houses 33 operating rooms equipped with advanced technologies such as the da Vinci Surgical System, allowing for a broad range of surgical specialties and complex procedures. Additionally, Banner’s emergency department ranks among the top 50 busiest in the U.S., according to Becker’s Hospital Review, underscoring its critical role in providing urgent care to a large community.

At Banner Children’s Hospital at Desert, an over 200-bed state-of-the-art pediatric facility within the hospital campus, specially trained nurses, physicians, and clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology to deliver child-friendly, family-centered care. This facility includes a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), six pediatric operating rooms, and a 22-bed Emergency Department. Dedicated pediatric services such as rehabilitation, radiology, oncology, and hematology underscore the hospital's commitment to comprehensive child health care. Banner’s clinical diversity, exceptional training programs, and supportive culture provide an outstanding environment for career growth.

The Food Service Worker role at Banner Desert Medical Center serves as an essential part of the Culinary and Nutrition Department. This position primarily involves preparing and cooking various hot and cold food items in accordance with standardized recipes, production sheets, and catering requests. The role supports kitchen operations with an emphasis on quality food production and timely service. The Food Service Worker will also work as the closing shift cashier, managing retail cafe operations such as grill areas and breakfast preparation. This position demands flexibility with varied work schedules available, including shifts from Tuesday through Saturday (11 AM to 7:30 PM), Monday through Friday (5 AM to 1:30 PM), or Thursday through Monday (7:30 AM to 4 PM).

This role is ideal for individuals who have at least one year of experience in institutional food production, possess strong interpersonal skills, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. Employees will take responsibility for maintaining food safety standards, managing inventory, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting dietary colleagues. Compliance with food handling regulations and safety requirements is essential, with opportunities to advance within a supportive team committed to excellence. Banner Health offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about service and healthcare support, with continued education and certification encouraged.

Job Requirements

At least 18 years of age to comply with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements
Knowledge and abilities in institutional food production with one or more years of related work experience
Ability to learn and follow established policies and procedures
Capability to read and understand written and verbal instructions
Effective communication skills
Ability to perform simple math calculations
Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass required certification tests
Possession of good interpersonal skills
Ability to perform tasks within limited time frames
Able to follow production and cleaning schedules
Must use chemicals safely
Ability to read thermometers and adhere to safety requirements
For Banner Staffing Services team members, must obtain a food handler's card within 30 days of hire
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of employment
Must comply with drug-free work environment policies

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
One or more years of work experience in production cooking
Ability to learn and follow established policies and procedures
Effective communication skills
Ability to perform simple math calculations
Knowledge of food handling regulations
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to perform tasks within limited time frames
Ability to follow production and cleaning schedules
Ability to use chemicals safely
Ability to read thermometers and follow safety requirements

Job Duties

Prepares and cooks hot and cold food items using standardized recipes and calculates production quantities based on production forecast, tally sheets and catering orders
May be assigned to work in the retail cafe grill area and/or cook breakfast items
Records over production and run outs, writes directions and calculates production quantities
Checks and logs food and equipment temperatures and reports any problems to the supervisor, reports all needed equipment repair
Maintains par levels of food and supplies in assigned areas, orders and/or restocks items in accordance with established routines, rotates food stocks, checks freshness dates
Keeps assigned work areas clean and in an orderly manner
Assists other kitchen and dietary staff as needed and assigned, may oversee the scheduled shift for efficiency
Follows established procedures, recipes and work routines under general supervision