Cook

Come join our team of professionals at Aurora Behavioral Health System. This 100-bed free standing psychiatric inpatient hospital and outpatient program located in Glendale, AZ is looking for a Cook with high standards of excellence. Our psychiatric facility is licensed to treat adolescents and adults for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. The Cook works under the supervision of the Dietary Director producing foods for a variety of diets according to dietary guidelines for patients, visitors and employees. We have full time and on call positions available. Average pay for this position is $17.00 to $20.00 depending on experience.

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Plans and organizes workload effectively for food preparation and service.
* Prepares an adequate amount of food for assigned meal service.
* Insures preps are completed, and leftovers are used correctly.
* Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
* Organizes and serves food on tray lines, when finished clears line, labels, dates and properly stores all food items and cleans work area.
* Performs all styles of cooking positions as needed or assigned.
* Checks, receives, and stores supplies properly as assigned.
* Monitors and documents refrigeration and food temperatures.
* Follows quality control guidelines for preparation and service of food.
* Checks and helps to prepare special function requests.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
* Previous experience working in a food service industry, preferably in a hospital or institutional setting.
* Good communication and guest relations skills
* Capable of working well with others in a confined work space
* Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
* Ability to organize workload and use effective time management to consistently meet deadlines
* Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products.
* Ability to convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments.
* Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers
* Must have knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience preferred; Must be 21 years of age, have a current negative TB test or medical clearance and meet qualifications for fingerprint clearance. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. ABHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time

• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical
• Must be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card