Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Shift Differentials
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Banner Desert Medical Center, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a leading healthcare facility known for its commitment to providing exceptional patient care. As one of the largest hospitals in Arizona, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services including high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine. The hospital features 33 operating rooms equipped with advanced technologies such as the da Vinci Surgical System, ensuring patients receive cutting-edge treatment. Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals, Banner Desert Medical Center is renowned for its quality care and robust healthcare programs.
The Food Service Department at Banner Desert Medical Center is an integral part of the hospital's operations, focused on delivering outstanding service to patients, visitors, and staff. This department embraces diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where team members are encouraged to develop and grow their careers. Joining this team means working alongside exceptional leaders who prioritize personal and professional growth.
As a Food Service Worker at Banner Desert Medical Center, you will embark on a rewarding career path with opportunities to advance within a well-established culinary team. Your primary responsibilities will include dishwashing, food tray pickup, and maintaining cleanliness in the cafeteria through dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and disinfecting. This role ensures that the food preparation and dining areas meet the highest standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction.
The position offers flexible shifts with available schedules from Thursday to Monday working 1 PM to 9:30 PM, and Saturday to Wednesday with varied start times between 6 AM and 7:30 AM for 8-hour shifts. Team members also enjoy benefits such as a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential where applicable.
Working at Banner Desert Medical Center means being part of an 80-acre campus that includes Banner Children's Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility offers specialized care with advanced technologies like iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery, providing a child-friendly, family-centered care environment. The hospital includes a 76-bed NICU and a 24-bed pediatric intensive care unit, supporting exceptional training programs and a culture that values growth and development.
This Food Service Worker role is vital to the hospital’s mission of delivering top-tier care to patients by supporting the clinical teams through efficient food service operations. Responsibilities extend beyond cleaning and food preparation to include assisting with patient tray lines, retail café service, and possibly catering events. The role requires dedication to customer service, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and the ability to work efficiently within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Joining Banner Health means becoming part of a certified Great Place to Work® where team members’ well-being and career growth are prioritized. The opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive, and innovative healthcare environment while contributing to the community’s health makes this position a compelling choice for those seeking a meaningful career in food service within the healthcare sector.
The Food Service Department at Banner Desert Medical Center is an integral part of the hospital's operations, focused on delivering outstanding service to patients, visitors, and staff. This department embraces diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where team members are encouraged to develop and grow their careers. Joining this team means working alongside exceptional leaders who prioritize personal and professional growth.
As a Food Service Worker at Banner Desert Medical Center, you will embark on a rewarding career path with opportunities to advance within a well-established culinary team. Your primary responsibilities will include dishwashing, food tray pickup, and maintaining cleanliness in the cafeteria through dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and disinfecting. This role ensures that the food preparation and dining areas meet the highest standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction.
The position offers flexible shifts with available schedules from Thursday to Monday working 1 PM to 9:30 PM, and Saturday to Wednesday with varied start times between 6 AM and 7:30 AM for 8-hour shifts. Team members also enjoy benefits such as a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential where applicable.
Working at Banner Desert Medical Center means being part of an 80-acre campus that includes Banner Children's Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility offers specialized care with advanced technologies like iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery, providing a child-friendly, family-centered care environment. The hospital includes a 76-bed NICU and a 24-bed pediatric intensive care unit, supporting exceptional training programs and a culture that values growth and development.
This Food Service Worker role is vital to the hospital’s mission of delivering top-tier care to patients by supporting the clinical teams through efficient food service operations. Responsibilities extend beyond cleaning and food preparation to include assisting with patient tray lines, retail café service, and possibly catering events. The role requires dedication to customer service, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and the ability to work efficiently within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Joining Banner Health means becoming part of a certified Great Place to Work® where team members’ well-being and career growth are prioritized. The opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive, and innovative healthcare environment while contributing to the community’s health makes this position a compelling choice for those seeking a meaningful career in food service within the healthcare sector.
Job Requirements
- Ability to learn and follow established policy and procedures
- Ability to read and understand written and verbal instruction
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to provide customer service
- Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required
- Food handlers card required within 30 days of hire for Banner Staffing Services members
- Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required for employees at Behavioral Health Hospital and Olive Branch Senior Center at time of hire and maintained during employment
- Ability to follow work routine with regular supervision
- Ability to work quickly and correctly
- Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely
Job Qualifications
- Ability to learn and follow established policies and procedures
- Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions
- Effective communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests
- Experience with POS cash register when applicable
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred
Job Duties
- Set up work station and prepare assigned foods and nourishments following procedures and portion control
- Clean and sanitize dishes, flatware, trays, cups, glasses, and cooking utensils
- Clean and sanitize designated equipment and kitchen areas, disposing of waste materials
- Monitor dish machine temperature
- Maintain par levels of foods and supplies, order and restock items, rotate food stocks and check expiration dates
- Check and record food and equipment temperatures according to procedures and report discrepancies
- Deliver meals, nourishments, late trays, and tube feedings to units and assist in catering or special event service
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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