Cook Lead

Hello Humankindness

Where You Will Thrive. Where You Will Make a Difference. Where Collaboration Amplifies Care.

At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team – you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives.

Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities.

But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further. 

This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.

As our Cook Lead, you will lead the preparation of food for patients, staff, and visitors of our healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. You will assist in the oversight of staff to ensure that all processes and procedures are being followed. You will prepare food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment as well as supporting quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

Every day you will use your leadership skills to mentor others and various cooking techniques and methods to prepare meals that meet our customers’ expectations. Ultimately, a top-notch cook lead should be able to handle multiple food orders without compromising on quality while being an inspirational leader.

To be successful in this role, you must enjoy leading and helping others and working in a fast-paced, fun environment.

• Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies
• Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas

Required

• Two (2) years of experience in food services
• Food Handlers Permit (FHP:AZ) or Servsafe Certification (SERVSAFE) within 30 days

Preferred

• Associate's Degree
• Two (2) years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of the Associate's degree
• One (1) year of hospital experience