Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Shift Differential
Employee wellness programs
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Banner Health is a leading non-profit health system headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services and improving patient outcomes. Known for its commitment to innovation, patient-centered care, and community wellness, Banner Health operates hospitals, clinics, and a wide range of outpatient facilities, serving millions of patients annually. The organization emphasizes a supportive work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Banner Health values diversity, inclusion, and professional development, offering career growth opportunities across various healthcare disciplines.
The Senior Cook position at Banner Health, located in Chandler, Arizona, is a key role within the Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary department. This varied-shift role involves preparing fresh hot foods for production and retail services in a high-volume healthcare environment. The Senior Cook will be instrumental in producing food items for patients, retail dining, and special events, ensuring quality and safety standards are met consistently. The position demands expertise in cooking, menu planning, inventory management, and maintaining kitchen equipment, all while providing exceptional customer service.
As a Senior Cook, you will plan daily food production for assigned areas based on production sheets, café menus, catering requests, and other approved sources. Your responsibilities will include following standardized recipes, adjusting quantities for yield accuracy, minimizing food waste through proper planning, and maintaining par levels of food and supplies. In addition, you will oversee food safety by checking and logging food and equipment temperatures and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of cook experience in restaurants or hospitality, with additional vocational training or a high school diploma being preferred. Prior healthcare experience is beneficial but not mandatory. This role requires the ability to work efficiently within tight production schedules and to operate a variety of commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steam-jacketed kettles, broilers, grills, and deep fryers. The Senior Cook will also assist with ancillary tasks including dishwashing, food prep, unboxing supplies, inventory management, and restocking shelves.
Banner Health offers a supportive work environment where teamwork and leadership in cooking and food preparation are valued. The position provides a flat rate weekend shift differential and requires flexibility with shifts, currently scheduled Thursday through Monday from 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm, with days off on Tuesday and Wednesday. The role is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic healthcare culinary setting, making a positive impact on the well-being of patients and the broader community.
The Senior Cook position at Banner Health, located in Chandler, Arizona, is a key role within the Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary department. This varied-shift role involves preparing fresh hot foods for production and retail services in a high-volume healthcare environment. The Senior Cook will be instrumental in producing food items for patients, retail dining, and special events, ensuring quality and safety standards are met consistently. The position demands expertise in cooking, menu planning, inventory management, and maintaining kitchen equipment, all while providing exceptional customer service.
As a Senior Cook, you will plan daily food production for assigned areas based on production sheets, café menus, catering requests, and other approved sources. Your responsibilities will include following standardized recipes, adjusting quantities for yield accuracy, minimizing food waste through proper planning, and maintaining par levels of food and supplies. In addition, you will oversee food safety by checking and logging food and equipment temperatures and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of cook experience in restaurants or hospitality, with additional vocational training or a high school diploma being preferred. Prior healthcare experience is beneficial but not mandatory. This role requires the ability to work efficiently within tight production schedules and to operate a variety of commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steam-jacketed kettles, broilers, grills, and deep fryers. The Senior Cook will also assist with ancillary tasks including dishwashing, food prep, unboxing supplies, inventory management, and restocking shelves.
Banner Health offers a supportive work environment where teamwork and leadership in cooking and food preparation are valued. The position provides a flat rate weekend shift differential and requires flexibility with shifts, currently scheduled Thursday through Monday from 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm, with days off on Tuesday and Wednesday. The role is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic healthcare culinary setting, making a positive impact on the well-being of patients and the broader community.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- two or more years of similar production cooking experience
- knowledge of cooking principles and food safety regulations
- ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
- effective communication skills
- ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- ability to perform math calculations related to recipes
- ability to pass food handling certification tests
- ability to work efficiently under time constraints
- availability to work varied shifts including weekends
- must obtain food handlers card within 30 days if a Banner Staffing Services team member
- possession of Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card if working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
- willingness to comply with drug-free workplace policies
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- at least two years of experience in production cooking
- strong understanding of cooking principles and menu substitutions
- knowledge of modified recipes for commonly prescribed diets
- skills in hot food production and commercial kitchen equipment use
- ability to follow policies and procedures
- effective communication skills
- ability to perform math calculations for recipe quantities
- food handling certification or ability to obtain
- additional culinary education or experience preferred
Job Duties
- Prepares all food items according to standardized recipes
- adjusts recipe quantities for correct yields
- notifies supervisor of any problems relating to production
- plans food production timing and quantities according to daily orders and menu tally sheets
- determines menu substitutions and consults diet tech or dietician for special diets
- minimizes food waste through appropriate planning and tracking
- records food shortages and excess quantities
- checks and logs food and equipment temperatures and reports any issues
- maintains par levels of food and supplies
- orders and restocks items
- rotates food stocks and checks freshness dates
- keeps work areas clean and orderly
- reports needed equipment repairs
- receives and checks deliveries from vendors
- oversees production quality when needed
- provides leadership and knowledge in cooking and food preparation skills to kitchen staff
- may interact with external customers during café or catering work assignments
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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