Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.32 - $25.98
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid orientation
flexible schedules
weekly pay
403(b) Pre-tax retirement
Employee assistance program
employee wellness program
Discount entertainment tickets
Restaurant Discounts
Shopping discounts
Auto discounts
Job Description
Banner Health, a prominent healthcare provider based in Tucson, Arizona, is renowned for delivering comprehensive medical services to the communities it serves. The organization operates a variety of facilities, including hospitals and healthcare centers, committed to improving patient care and community health. Banner Staffing Services (BSS), a division within Banner Health, offers valuable Registry/Per Diem opportunities that serve as flexible employment options for professionals seeking to contribute their skills on an as-needed basis. These Registry/Per Diem roles are particularly well-suited for individuals either beginning their careers or seeking supplemental hours within a respected healthcare system. This approach ensures staffing flexibility while maintaining high-quality service standards across their facilities.
The Cook position with Banner Staffing Services is an evening shift opportunity located in Tucson, Arizona, offering a work schedule typically from 2 PM to 10:30 PM, with weekends required and days off generally on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This full-time position, although not benefitted, provides an extra 10% differential payment for its per diem status, making it an attractive role for those who can commit to consistent hours. The job falls under the Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary category, focusing on preparing fresh hot foods primarily for patient services and retail dining areas within Banner Health's facilities. The cook will be responsible for general culinary tasks including knife skills, recipe adherence, and the preparation of diverse menu items for patient trays, retail dining options, and short order grill services such as omelets, burgers, grilled sandwiches, fries, and tenders. Additionally, the role may involve bulk prepping of vegetables, recipe preparations, and special event catering support.
This position demands a culinary professional comfortable with high-volume and short order cooking environments, ideally with prior experience. The cook must also be adept at following standardized recipes and production forecasts to meet meal production and service timelines effectively. Beyond cooking, the role includes food safety and temperature logging, managing par levels of food and supplies, maintaining cleanliness and order in the work area, and assisting kitchen and dietary staff as needed. Supervisory duties may occasionally be assigned for shift efficiency. Banner Health emphasizes internal career advancement, allowing BSS team members to apply for core full-time roles at any time.
Employees working under this role receive valuable benefits such as paid orientation, flexible schedules, weekly pay, participation in a 403(b) pre-tax retirement plan, access to employee assistance and wellness programs, and various discounts on entertainment, dining, shopping, and automotive services. Although this position doesn't offer a traditional medical benefits package due to its per diem classification, the included benefits and the professional experience provided make it a compelling choice for culinary professionals seeking to work within a healthcare environment.
The Cook position with Banner Staffing Services is an evening shift opportunity located in Tucson, Arizona, offering a work schedule typically from 2 PM to 10:30 PM, with weekends required and days off generally on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This full-time position, although not benefitted, provides an extra 10% differential payment for its per diem status, making it an attractive role for those who can commit to consistent hours. The job falls under the Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary category, focusing on preparing fresh hot foods primarily for patient services and retail dining areas within Banner Health's facilities. The cook will be responsible for general culinary tasks including knife skills, recipe adherence, and the preparation of diverse menu items for patient trays, retail dining options, and short order grill services such as omelets, burgers, grilled sandwiches, fries, and tenders. Additionally, the role may involve bulk prepping of vegetables, recipe preparations, and special event catering support.
This position demands a culinary professional comfortable with high-volume and short order cooking environments, ideally with prior experience. The cook must also be adept at following standardized recipes and production forecasts to meet meal production and service timelines effectively. Beyond cooking, the role includes food safety and temperature logging, managing par levels of food and supplies, maintaining cleanliness and order in the work area, and assisting kitchen and dietary staff as needed. Supervisory duties may occasionally be assigned for shift efficiency. Banner Health emphasizes internal career advancement, allowing BSS team members to apply for core full-time roles at any time.
Employees working under this role receive valuable benefits such as paid orientation, flexible schedules, weekly pay, participation in a 403(b) pre-tax retirement plan, access to employee assistance and wellness programs, and various discounts on entertainment, dining, shopping, and automotive services. Although this position doesn't offer a traditional medical benefits package due to its per diem classification, the included benefits and the professional experience provided make it a compelling choice for culinary professionals seeking to work within a healthcare environment.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of one year work experience in production cooking
- Must be able to learn and follow established policies and procedures
- Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to perform simple math calculations
- Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required
- Good interpersonal skills
- Must be able to perform tasks within limited time frames
- Must follow production and cleaning schedules
- Must use chemicals safely
- Must be able to read thermometers and follow safety requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older to comply with Fair Labor Standards Act
- Completion of post-offer occupational health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (including employment, criminal and education) required
- Food handlers card required within 30 days of hire for BSS team members (except Tucson and Colorado)
- For employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or Olive Branch Senior Center, must possess and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent working knowledge
- 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
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to perform simple math calculations
- Ability to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests
- 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
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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