Kitchen Cook

As a Cook, you will prepare food for our patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques.  You will prepare food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal lawas and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment and support quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies. 
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. 
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. 
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas

**Must be able to work early morning shifts and evening shifts**

Minimum:

• One (1) year Food Service experience
• A Food Handlers Permit Within 30-days of Hire

Preferred:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Cooking Experience

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 576 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Phoenix, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.