Production Cook-Retail (Healthcare)

Thomas Cuisine • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Cook prepares and serves delicious, nutritious meals for employees, physicians, visitors, and guests in a healthcare environment. Working as part of a dedicated culinary team, the cook helps ensure that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards, contributing to a positive dining experience. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of previous cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
• ServSafe® Certification and a State Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and assemble the items needed for preparation.
• Follow standard recipes and production sheets to produce nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
• Evaluate food preparation and recommend changes to improve operations.
• Follow kitchen opening and closing procedures and handle food and equipment according to sanitation and safety practices.
• Assist with training new Food Service personnel.
• Report repairs and maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
• Meet deadlines for tray line, cafeteria service, and catering.
• Use progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimum product quality.
• Use appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques.
• Follow daily preparation and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines.
• Weigh and measure ingredients for the following day's production; refrigerate food as needed and use proper thawing procedures.
• Document supply acquisitions when ordering items and removing them from the storeroom.
• Rotate supplies and maintain an orderly inventory at the minimum level.
• Ensure food safety by following sanitary food-handling practices, including keeping hot food hot and cold food cold.
• Follow specified cleaning procedures for cooking equipment.
• Store food properly by covering, labeling, and dating it.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid baby bonding leave.
• Paid elder care leave.
• Accrued paid time off.
• Holiday premium pay.
• Three medical plans through Blue Cross.
• Prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Partial reimbursement for wellness massages.
• Voluntary HSA with company match.
• Voluntary FSA.
• Free Employee Assistance Program with behavioral health support.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment policy.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Voluntary employee, spouse, and/or child life insurance with AD&D.
• Referral bonus program.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED