Cook

Tucson, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $12.00 - $16.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Shift Differentials

Professional Development

Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Banner Health is a leading healthcare organization recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional patient care and supporting the professional growth and well-being of its employees. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Banner University Medical Center Tucson is a prestigious academic medical center that boasts nationwide recognition for excellence in patient services, teaching, and groundbreaking medical research. It is home to renowned specialty services including comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques, and a multi-organ transplant program. Banner University Medical Center Tucson holds the distinguished Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and functions as a Level 1 Trauma Center, offering top-tier healthcare to critically injured patients. The campus also includes Diamond Children's, which is lauded for its specialized pediatric and neonatal care, emergency services, and cancer therapies.

This job opportunity is for a full-time Cook position in the Culinary & Nutrition Department, specifically within Patient Services at Banner University Medical Center Tucson. This role is scheduled during the evening shift from 2pm to 10:30pm, including weekends, with weekday days off that may vary. The position offers not only a competitive salary supplemented with an 18% night shift differential for hours worked after 7pm and an additional dollar per hour weekend shift differential but also an excellent benefits package. This environment represents a fast-paced, high-volume culinary setting where cooks play a crucial role in preparing quality food that meets the nutritional and satisfaction needs of patients and staff.

As a Cook in this role, you will engage in preparing and cooking both hot and cold food items according to standardized recipes while considering production forecasts, catering orders, and prep sheets. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to diverse kitchen operations which might include working in the retail cafe grill area or preparing breakfast items. The role requires maintaining meticulous food and equipment safety standards through regular temperature checks and reporting any anomalies to supervisory personnel. In addition to food preparation duties, you will be responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels, rotating stock for freshness, and restocking supplies to ensure smooth kitchen operation.

The role promises room for growth and development within the culinary team supported by trainings and leadership grooming. Banner Health fosters a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes work-life balance, encourages ongoing education, and invests in employee wellness and engagement. This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity for a long-term career in Culinary Services with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the region. Successful candidates will join a dedicated team that drives excellence in patient nutrition and culinary service within a nationally recognized hospital environment.

Job Requirements

At least one year of experience in institutional food production or production cooking
Ability to learn and follow policies and procedures
Ability to read and understand instructions
Possess good communication skills
Ability to perform basic math calculations
Willingness to learn food safety regulations and pass certification tests
Ability to work within time constraints
Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely
Ability to read and monitor temperatures
Must be at least 18 years old
For certain locations, possession of an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at time of hire and throughout employment
Must comply with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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 instruction
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to perform simple math calculations
Ability to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required
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
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred
Additional related education and/or experience preferred

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
Department responsibilities only, normally deals with internal staff
May deal with customers in grill or exhibition position in retail units
Follows established procedures, recipes and work routines under general supervision