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**Job Summary and Responsibilities**As our Cook, you will be a culinary cornerstone, ensuring the preparation of high-quality, nutritious, and appealing meals for our patrons. You will contribute directly to the satisfaction and well-being of our community by meticulously executing recipes and maintaining rigorous food safety standards. This role is perfect for a dedicated culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences through expertly prepared dishes.Every day you will prepare a variety of dishes according to established recipes, dietary guidelines, and production schedules. You will handle food preparation duties, including chopping, sautéing, grilling, and baking, ensuring all ingredients are fresh and properly stored. Your responsibilities will include monitoring food temperatures, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, and managing inventory to minimize waste. You will also collaborate with the kitchen team, accept deliveries, and adhere strictly to all health and safety regulations, guaranteeing an efficient and compliant cooking operation.To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience as a Cook in a professional kitchen setting. You should have strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and fundamental culinary skills. A solid understanding of food safety and sanitation protocols (HACCP principles) is essential. We are looking for individuals with excellent time management, organizational abilities, and the capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Your reliability, teamwork ethic, and passion for creating delicious and nourishing meals will make you an invaluable asset to our culinary team.+ 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+ Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.+ Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.+ Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.+ Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.**Job Requirements****Required**High School Diploma/GEDOne (1) year of Food Service ExperienceFood Handler Permit ArizonaServsafe Certification**Preferred**Cooking ExperienceCombination of education and experience**Where You'll Work**Huger Mercy Living Center in Phoenix provides a state-of-the-art dementia care program within a homelike, five-acre campus, founded by Dr. Raymond Huger and operated by St. Joseph's Hospital. This assisted-living facility offers 24-hour expert care for 48 residents housed in four cottages, grouped by activity and functional level. Every detail is carefully crafted to accommodate the special needs of those with dementia, overseeing medical care by a dedicated team. Through a social, activity-based model, Huger fosters dignity, interaction, and cognitive engagement with varied activities and community involvement.**Pay Range**$20.91 - $29.54 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.