Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital is a 74-bed full-service hospital. Located in the heart of Tempe, near Arizona State University, the hospital offers a broad range of medical services and accredited physicians to care for a diverse and dynamic community. Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital is equipped with sophisticated medical technology, features all private rooms, electronic health records and wireless Internet access. The hospital’s experienced team of doctors and nurses work together to provide expert care and the best possible patient experience. To learn more about Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, click here: Tempe St. Luke's Hospital

Position Title: Lead Cook

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Nutrition and Food Service or Supervisor in his/her absence, the Lead Cook performs a wide variety of duties relative to the handling, preparation, presentation and service of food for consumption by patients, staff, visitors and community.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates kitchen staff in the proper preparation, cooking and garnishment of various menu items to hospital standard recipes
• Alerts supervisor to any concerns, discrepancies, product shortages, etc.
• Assist other cooks when necessary.
• Willingly adjusts schedule and/or job position to accommodate department’s needs.
• Adheres to policies to control food cost and quality.

• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Reports any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineering, for service.
• Coordinate tasks in a manner that increases efficiency so that food is delivered on time.
• Participates in menu planning, discussions and activities.
• Participates in daily cleaning of walk-in and reach-in boxes for safety reasons.
• Exhibits knowledge of appropriate preparation and presentation in quality soups, sauces, proteins, vegetables and starches.
• Prepares food in quantities that meet the day’s demands and provide for minimal waste.
• Tastes each prepared item for flavor, temperature and consistency. Adjusts seasonings accordingly.
• Ensures that food prepared by the department reaches the customer at its optimal level of freshness.
• Consults Food Service Director and/or Food Service Manager when making menu substitutions.

• Ensures food is prepared and cooked per established policies and procedures. Proper portion sizes are observed.
• Ensures food items are prepared by specified times.
• Scratch cooking techniques are practiced whenever possible.
• Tests prepared food for doneness. Takes corrective action when necessary. Documents final cooking temp on Production Record.
• Understands how to safely operate and maintain all food production equipment used in the facility.
• Consults with the Food Service Manager and/or Supervisor regarding the use of leftovers.
• Production Record and waste logs are kept daily.
• Understands and completes, as assigned, documentation to support Q/A indicators and data collection tools for improving productivity and quality of outcomes as evidenced by Q/A outcomes being within the targeted range.

This position is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Steward Health Care Workforce. Employees in this position will be required to provide adequate proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by an FDA-approved vaccine prior to starting work. Steward will consider requests for exemptions from this vaccine requirement on the basis of medical condition or sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable Federal laws.

Benefits Offered:

We have many plans with various deductibles, which can cover individuals or families, so you can customize a plan that will work for you! Steward Health Care works with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to provide affordable health insurance for our employees in benefit eligible positions. Our Health Plans Highlights are:

• Deductibles will not apply to services provided by a Steward provider (Tier 1).
• Office visits copays will be $0 when a member uses a Steward Provider (Tier 1).
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse office visits will be $0 for all In-Network providers (Tier1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).

Other Benefits provided:

• Dental, Vision, Health Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Shift Differential, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.

Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00