Assistant Cook

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

As an Cook Assistant you will be helping in the kitchen with various tasks including salad and dessert food prep, preparing and serving side dishes, helping with the dishes, and assisting the Cook. As an added benefit, the Culinary department has a brand new kitchen, with all new equipment!

You will enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential plus an 18%-night shift differential for hours from 7pm and later if/when applicable.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position determines quantities and produces required food items based on information obtained from production sheets, catering requests, prep sheets and any other approved source.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Prepares and portions all cold food items in accordance with standardized recipes as indicated on production forecast and tally sheets.

2. Maintains par levels of food and supplies, orders and/or restocks items in accordance with established routines, rotates food stocks, checks freshness dates. Records over production and run outs.

3. Checks and logs food and equipment temperatures and reports any problems to the supervisor.

4. Keeps and maintains assigned work areas clean and in an orderly manner.

5. May assist in setting up prep carts and serve meals on patient tray line.

6. Department responsibility only, normally deals with internal customers. Follows established procedures, recipes and work routines under regular supervision.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
DIRECTLY REPORTING
None
MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
None
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A

Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and results-oriented manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
FS - Typical Foodservice/Kitchen Environment: (Cook, Food Services Worker)
Able to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend frequently.
Work may be done in uncomfortably high temperature and humidity, sometimes on wet surfaces.
May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
Must wear protective clothing as required.
Ability to communicate effectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires the ability to learn and follow established policy and procedures, read and understand written and verbal instruction, communicate effectively and to perform simple math calculations. Must be able to perform tasks within limited time frames and follow cleaning schedules, use chemicals safely, follow food handling procedures correctly, read thermometers and follow safety requirements. Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required.

Requires the ability to learn all onsite food service equipment including stoves, ovens, steam-jacketed kettles, steam table, grill, fryer, slicer, beverage brewing and dispensing equipment, soft serve machine, food carts, dish racks, cleaning equipment and hazardous chemicals used in cleaning and sanitation.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

DATE APPROVED 03/30/2025

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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