Assistant Cook

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Position Summary Assistant Cook – Determines quantities and produces required food items based on information obtained from production sheets, catering requests, prep sheets and any other approved source. Shifts: Mon‑Fri, rotating weekends. 11:30am‑7pm, weekends as needed. Core Functions Prepares and portions all cold food items in accordance with standardized recipes as indicated on production forecast and tally sheets. Maintains par levels of food and supplies, orders and/or restocks items in accordance with established routines, rotates food stocks, checks freshness dates, and records over production and run‑outs. Checks and logs food and equipment temperatures and reports any problems to the supervisor. Keeps and maintains assigned work areas clean and in an orderly manner. May assist in setting up prep carts and serve meals on patient tray line. Department responsibility only, normally deals with internal customers. Follows established procedures, recipes and work routines under regular supervision. Minimum Qualifications Ability to learn and follow established policy and procedures. Read and understand written and verbal instruction; communicate effectively; perform simple math calculations. Perform tasks within limited time frames and follow cleaning schedules, use chemicals safely, follow food handling procedures, and read thermometers. Learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required. 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 must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain it; an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Preferred Qualifications Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans – Banner Health is an equal opportunity employer and supports a drug‑free work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Banner Health Corporate