Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Job Description
John C. Lincoln Medical Center is a prominent healthcare institution located in the greater Phoenix area, committed to providing exceptional medical services through a comprehensive and compassionate approach. As part of HonorHealth, one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, the medical center embodies a culture rooted in warmth, neighborly kindness, and a dedication to community well-being since its establishment in 1927. HonorHealth is renowned for integrating advanced healthcare technology with highly skilled professionals to ensure outstanding patient care. The system prioritizes a team-based approach, fostering an environment where every staff member plays a vital role in delivering quality service and achieving positive health outcomes for patients.
The Food Service Department at John C. Lincoln Medical Center plays a crucial role in supporting patient care by providing nutritionally appropriate, safe, and appetizing meals. They maintain stringent standards in food preparation, ensuring all meals meet therapeutic diet requirements tailored to patient needs, including specialized diets such as pureed, salt-free, mechanical soft, renal, and ADA-restricted diets. Serving both cafeteria diners and patient trays, the department is committed to excellence in food handling, preparation, and sanitation protocols.
The Entrée Cook position is a full-time night shift role within the Food Service Department, designed for individuals passionate about culinary excellence within a healthcare setting. This role focuses on the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of meals that adhere to both standard and medically prescribed dietary restrictions. Entrée cooks are responsible for preparing main dishes, vegetables, starches, soups, sauces, and gravies, utilizing diverse kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, steamers, and food processors. Attention to detail in following standardized recipes and food safety guidelines is paramount. Additionally, the Entrée Cook ensures that all food is stored and served at appropriate temperatures, adhering strictly to health department regulations and departmental standards.
The position requires coordinating the preparation schedule to meet the timing demands of the cafeteria and patient services efficiently. Entrée Cooks must maintain cleanliness, inspect equipment, and ensure sanitary conditions throughout the food preparation and service processes. They may also supervise or assist other Food Service Workers, contributing to an organized and efficient kitchen environment. This role demands flexibility, responsibility, and a commitment to supporting the healthcare mission by nurturing patients' health through nutritious and appealing meals.
This position offers a meaningful career opportunity to those interested in combining culinary skills with healthcare service, providing essential support that directly influences patient recovery and wellness. The role embraces a culture that values great care starting with great people and encourages professional growth and teamwork within a well-established medical center. Opportunities at John C. Lincoln Medical Center promote a balance of stable employment and personal development within an organization dedicated to health and community care.
The Food Service Department at John C. Lincoln Medical Center plays a crucial role in supporting patient care by providing nutritionally appropriate, safe, and appetizing meals. They maintain stringent standards in food preparation, ensuring all meals meet therapeutic diet requirements tailored to patient needs, including specialized diets such as pureed, salt-free, mechanical soft, renal, and ADA-restricted diets. Serving both cafeteria diners and patient trays, the department is committed to excellence in food handling, preparation, and sanitation protocols.
The Entrée Cook position is a full-time night shift role within the Food Service Department, designed for individuals passionate about culinary excellence within a healthcare setting. This role focuses on the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of meals that adhere to both standard and medically prescribed dietary restrictions. Entrée cooks are responsible for preparing main dishes, vegetables, starches, soups, sauces, and gravies, utilizing diverse kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, steamers, and food processors. Attention to detail in following standardized recipes and food safety guidelines is paramount. Additionally, the Entrée Cook ensures that all food is stored and served at appropriate temperatures, adhering strictly to health department regulations and departmental standards.
The position requires coordinating the preparation schedule to meet the timing demands of the cafeteria and patient services efficiently. Entrée Cooks must maintain cleanliness, inspect equipment, and ensure sanitary conditions throughout the food preparation and service processes. They may also supervise or assist other Food Service Workers, contributing to an organized and efficient kitchen environment. This role demands flexibility, responsibility, and a commitment to supporting the healthcare mission by nurturing patients' health through nutritious and appealing meals.
This position offers a meaningful career opportunity to those interested in combining culinary skills with healthcare service, providing essential support that directly influences patient recovery and wellness. The role embraces a culture that values great care starting with great people and encourages professional growth and teamwork within a well-established medical center. Opportunities at John C. Lincoln Medical Center promote a balance of stable employment and personal development within an organization dedicated to health and community care.
Job Requirements
- less than high school education required
- related experience
- food handlers card certification upon hire required
Job Qualifications
- less than high school education required
- related experience
- food handlers card certification upon hire required
Job Duties
- prepare entrees, vegetables, starches, sauces and soups
- prepares, seasons and cooks food
- measures and mixes ingredients according to standardized recipes and specifications
- sets up and services meals in accordance with established schedule and procedures
- cooks items using various types of kitchen equipment such as ovens, choppers, mixers, blenders, grills, braisers, turbo chef, range, steamer, food processor, fryer, slicer, infrared broiler and knives
- stores and maintains food items at safe temperatures according to department guidelines and health department regulation
- conduct food temperature check of all food menu items served to the customer before and during the prescribed times of the production and service period
- document on the appropriate temperature log form
- conduct temperature check of all food storage refrigeration units in your work area if applicable, before and during the prescribed times of the production and service period
- document on the appropriate temperature cooler/freezer log form
- plans and implements cooking process so that foods will be ready at required times
- ensures that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance
- ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and safe operation
- reviews forecast tally for production count
- adjusts production for current census/customer information and supervisor instruction
- ensures that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process
- plans total production schedule for day incorporating cafeteria, special menu needs and patient tally
- reviews plan with supervisor
- verifies food and supply items issued from storeroom
- requisitions additional items if required
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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