Cook I

This is a per diem (On Call)  position working at Northwest Medical Center.

Summary:

Prepares and serves high quality nutritious meals to Patients, Staff, Physicians and Visitors in a safe and sanitary manner. Cooks duties includes all hot prep and cooking for department

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education:

Preferred: High School / GED

Experience:

Preferred: One (1) year experience in institutional food preparation.

Skills:

Knowledge of cooking methods/procedures, including types of preparation and related routines. Appropriate prioritization and planning skills, while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment; Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented; Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.

Licenses/Certifications:

Required: Current Health Department Sanitation Certificate or Serve Safe Certificate from a county within the state of Arizona or Food Handler Certificate .

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed  hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.