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Pantry Cook
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Youngtown, AZ, 85363
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 22 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
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**
Job Requirements
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Pantry cooks in Youngtown healthcare settings, like Catholic Health Initiatives, typically need a food handler's permit within 30 days of hire to ensure compliance with local and federal food safety standards. Additional certifications may enhance your profile but the permit is essential for safe food service in medical environments.
Youngtown’s proximity to Phoenix means its healthcare foodservice sector sees moderate demand for pantry cooks, but competition can be less intense than in Phoenix itself. This balance offers job seekers a good chance to enter healthcare culinary roles while benefiting from a smaller job market.
Mastering preparation for therapeutic diets, understanding cross-contamination prevention, and maintaining food temperature control are vital skills. A pantry cook must also adapt recipes for allergies and adhere strictly to hygiene and healthcare foodservice standards to thrive here.
Daily duties include preparing and serving meals aligned with therapeutic menus, using kitchen equipment like steamers and fryers, ensuring food safety protocols, managing food storage and labeling, and maintaining sanitation in cooking areas to support patient dietary needs.
Pantry cooks can progress to roles like dietary cook or catering chef within the healthcare system. Gaining additional culinary certifications and experience with specialized diets often leads to supervisory positions or opportunities at larger facilities in the CommonSpirit Health network.
The company emphasizes equitable food access and culturally sensitive meal preparation, expecting pantry cooks to support these values by ensuring diverse dietary needs are met safely and respectfully, contributing to the overall mission of compassionate healthcare through nutrition.
Shifts require availability for both early mornings and evenings to accommodate patient meal schedules. While specific flexibility varies, willingness to work these times is crucial to maintain continuous food service in the hospital setting.
Pantry cooks in Youngtown hospitals generally earn between $13 and $17 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. This range reflects local cost of living and healthcare foodservice standards, offering competitive compensation for entry to mid-level culinary roles.
Yes, pantry cooks are trained to prepare meals adhering to various therapeutic diet requirements, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare nutrition protocols. This specialized training is crucial to meet the strict dietary standards of the facility.
While at least one year of food service experience is preferred, beginners with a strong willingness to learn and obtain a food handler's permit within 30 days may be considered, especially if they demonstrate commitment to healthcare food safety and sanitation standards.