**_Join Arizona’s largest, most prominent not-for-profit hospice, serving the valley since 1977._** With the support of the community, **_Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Care and Education Campus_** is an innovative and comprehensive resource for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Campus will provide full-spectrum care for persons living with all stages of dementia and support for their families. A 12-person Assisted Living Center, a 10-person Hospice Inpatient Care Home, an Adult Day Center, and a Child Center will provide superb and creative person-centered care, and a Community Education Center will educate and inspire physicians, nurses, social workers, caregivers, families, and the community to improve quality of life for persons living with dementia. **Benefits:** + Supportive work environment with a culture of caring for patients and one another. + Competitive wages and excellent benefit program. + Generous Paid Time Off. + Flexible schedules for work/life balance. **Position Profile** If you are looking for a new opportunity where you can utilize your culinary skills while making a difference in the lives of those living with dementia, then this may be the right position for you! We are seeking a food service cook who will provide nutritious and enticing meals for our assisted living residents, adult day club members and hospice patients. **Responsibilities** + Basic line cooking experience within a high quality restaurant, country club, hotel or senior living company. + Requires knowledge of common food safety practices and materials used in food service procedures. + Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and community guests. + Assisting with training and development of staff/volunteers + Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure the department is kept clean and meets safety regulations. + Ability to follow a budget + Adheres to scope of practice/HOV standards and facilitates continuously improved processes/services. + Maintains and enhances professional skills. + Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct. + Other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent experience. + Minimum of 3 years of hands- on experience in food preparation. + Knowledge of food preparation. + ServeSafe Certification or within 90 days of hire + Basic knowledge of therapeutic dietary needs. Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V