<p>Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a full-time Hospital Cook to support food service operations for patients, employees, and visitors at one of the region's leading cardiac and vascular specialty hospitals. This hands-on culinary role covers hot production, cold prep, grill, and catering functions in a structured, team-oriented hospital kitchen environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the stability of a well-established specialty hospital that has served the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1998.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Prepares hot and cold production items, grill items, and catering orders following standardized, approved recipes</li> <li>Serves patients, hospital staff, and visitors across all assigned food service areas</li> <li>Operates all kitchen equipment in accordance with established safety guidelines</li> <li>Maintains cleanliness, organization, stocking, and sanitation of work areas in compliance with Arizona Department of Health Services standards</li> <li>Accurately records all assigned temperature logs as part of food safety and infection control protocols</li> <li>Adheres to standard guidelines for quality, infection control, sanitation, safety, and chemical use throughout all food preparation activities</li> <li>Based at a cardiac and vascular specialty hospital in operation since 1998, recognized as a regional leader in heart and vascular disease diagnosis and treatment</li> <li>Works within a team that supports evidence-based, personalized patient care in a high-acuity specialty environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum six months of food service experience required</li> <li>Valid food handler certification required: unexpired Maricopa County Food Handler Card, a card or certificate from an ANSI-accredited food handler training program, or a valid food handler card issued by another Arizona county</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalent preferred; must be able to follow oral and written instructions in English</li> <li>One year of cooking experience preferred, ideally in an acute care or hospital setting</li> <li>Ability to prioritize tasks, work efficiently under time constraints, and deliver strong customer service to patients, staff, and visitors</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix is Arizona's capital and the fifth-largest city in the United States, offering a dynamic mix of urban amenities, year-round sunshine, and outdoor recreation including hiking in the Sonoran Desert, access to South Mountain Park, and proximity to Sedona and Scottsdale. The metro area features a low cost of living relative to comparable major cities, highly rated suburban school districts, a thriving restaurant and arts scene, and major-league sports across all four professional leagues. For candidates relocating from out of state, Phoenix offers an accessible, affordable, and lifestyle-rich environment with a strong and growing healthcare employment market.</p>