Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
weekend shift differential
night shift differential
Career growth opportunities
Supportive team environment
Job Description
Banner University Medical Center Tucson is a renowned academic medical center located in Tucson, Arizona. It stands out in the healthcare industry for providing exceptional patient care, contributing to cutting-edge medical research, and educating future healthcare professionals. The hospital is recognized nationally, including being ranked among the best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and holding Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence. Equipped as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Banner University Medical Center Tucson offers top-tier specialized medical services, including comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience, multi-organ transplant programs, and specialized pediatric care through the adjoining Diamond Children’s hospital. The facility’s physicians are also faculty members at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, ensuring a strong connection between medical education and practical, high-quality care delivery. The organization prides itself on its culture certified by Great Place to Work®, reflecting a commitment to creating a positive work atmosphere and encouraging professional growth.
The role of a Cook for Patient Services at Banner University Medical Center Tucson is a vital position within the Culinary & Nutrition department, categorized under Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary. This full-time evening shift position (typically 2 pm to 10:30 pm) offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment within a healthcare setting. The role involves preparing a diverse range of hot and cold food items using standardized recipes, adhering to production forecasts and catering requests to meet patient and staff needs promptly and efficiently. In addition to cooking duties, cooks may work in retail cafe grill areas or prepare breakfast items, reflecting the variety and dynamic nature of the work. The position requires attention to maintaining food safety and quality standards by checking and logging food and equipment temperatures, managing food inventories, and adhering to sanitation protocols.
Banner University Medical Center Tucson emphasizes career growth and development, with a culinary team dedicated to nurturing talents into leadership roles. Beyond just a job, this is positioned as a long-term career opportunity with excellent benefits, including a quality of life schedule, weekend shift differentials, and night shift differentials, recognizing the demanding nature of the job and the importance of work-life balance. The work schedule commonly includes working weekends, and employees receive additional pay incentives for weekend and night shifts, along with a supportive team environment focused on continuous learning. Banner also highlights its commitment to drug-free workplace policies and equal employment opportunities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all employees.
This position is essential in supporting the hospital’s mission by producing timely and nutritious meals that contribute to patient recovery and satisfaction. The Cook role demands a mix of culinary skills, food safety knowledge, communication abilities, and the capacity to maintain composure and efficiency in a busy hospital kitchen. Candidates should be at least 18 years old due to equipment handling requirements and have some prior experience in production cooking. While a food handler’s card is generally required, certain Banner Staffing Services employees in specified locations have exemptions. The hospital encourages candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and additional culinary education or experience to apply, offering a supportive environment for skill advancement and career development.
The role of a Cook for Patient Services at Banner University Medical Center Tucson is a vital position within the Culinary & Nutrition department, categorized under Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary. This full-time evening shift position (typically 2 pm to 10:30 pm) offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment within a healthcare setting. The role involves preparing a diverse range of hot and cold food items using standardized recipes, adhering to production forecasts and catering requests to meet patient and staff needs promptly and efficiently. In addition to cooking duties, cooks may work in retail cafe grill areas or prepare breakfast items, reflecting the variety and dynamic nature of the work. The position requires attention to maintaining food safety and quality standards by checking and logging food and equipment temperatures, managing food inventories, and adhering to sanitation protocols.
Banner University Medical Center Tucson emphasizes career growth and development, with a culinary team dedicated to nurturing talents into leadership roles. Beyond just a job, this is positioned as a long-term career opportunity with excellent benefits, including a quality of life schedule, weekend shift differentials, and night shift differentials, recognizing the demanding nature of the job and the importance of work-life balance. The work schedule commonly includes working weekends, and employees receive additional pay incentives for weekend and night shifts, along with a supportive team environment focused on continuous learning. Banner also highlights its commitment to drug-free workplace policies and equal employment opportunities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all employees.
This position is essential in supporting the hospital’s mission by producing timely and nutritious meals that contribute to patient recovery and satisfaction. The Cook role demands a mix of culinary skills, food safety knowledge, communication abilities, and the capacity to maintain composure and efficiency in a busy hospital kitchen. Candidates should be at least 18 years old due to equipment handling requirements and have some prior experience in production cooking. While a food handler’s card is generally required, certain Banner Staffing Services employees in specified locations have exemptions. The hospital encourages candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and additional culinary education or experience to apply, offering a supportive environment for skill advancement and career development.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older to comply with Fair Labor Standards Act
- ability to set up, operate, and/or repair power-driven bakery and meat processing machines
- ability to follow production and cleaning schedules
- ability to use chemicals safely
- ability to read thermometers and follow safety requirements
- must possess good interpersonal skills
- ability to perform tasks within limited time frames
- ability to learn and follow established policies and procedures
- must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions
- required food handler's card within 30 days of hire for Banner Staffing Services members except in Tucson and Colorado
- compliance with Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card for certain hospital locations
Job Qualifications
- One or more years of work experience in production cooking
- ability to learn and follow established policies and procedures
- ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions
- good interpersonal skills
- ability to perform simple math calculations
- ability to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests
- high school diploma or GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred
- additional related education and/or experience preferred
Job Duties
- Prepare and cook hot and cold food items using standardized recipes and production forecasts
- work in retail cafe grill area and cook breakfast items as assigned
- record over production and run outs
- write directions and calculate production quantities
- check and log food and equipment temperatures and report problems
- maintain par levels of food and supplies, order and restock items, rotate food stocks, and check freshness dates
- keep assigned work areas clean and orderly
- assist other kitchen and dietary staff as needed
- may oversee scheduled shift for efficiency
- follow established procedures, recipes, and work routines under general supervision
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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