Culinary Specialist

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 Culinary Specialist 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 Culinary Specialist 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.

• Plans and organizes workload effectively for food preparation and service.
• Prepares an adequate amount of food for assigned meal service.
• Ensures 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.

• 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 workspace
• 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

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

Salary: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour