Cook Lead
About The Position
At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team – you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives. Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities. But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further. This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of experience in food services
- Food Handlers Permit (FHP:AZ) or Servsafe Certification (SERVSAFE) within 30 days
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree
- Two (2) years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of the Associate's degree
- One (1) year of hospital experience
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of food for patients, staff, and visitors of our healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques.
- Assist in the oversight of staff to ensure that all processes and procedures are being followed.
- Prepare food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment.
- Support quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.
- Use leadership skills to mentor others and various cooking techniques and methods to prepare meals that meet our customers’ expectations.
- Handle multiple food orders without compromising on quality while being an inspirational leader.
- Champion food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
- Prepare and serve 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.
- Modify preparations to account for food allergies.
- Maintain proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.
- Perform washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
