Full-time Cook

Who We Are

Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an awardwinning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratchmade cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador carrying out our mission reflecting our values and building relationships while doing the right thing.

Whats in it for you

Days and shifts vary; includes weekend availability

$17.00/hour depending on experience

Why Join Thomas Cuisine

Benefits:

• Health Matters: Choose from three medical plans for your coverage needs. Weve also got dental and vision options plus pet insurance discounts for your furry family members.
• Financial Security: Save for retirement with our 401(k) plan we contribute too helping ensure financial stability.
• Time Off That Counts: Enjoy paid time off and extra pay for holidays because we value worklife balance.
• Shared Success: Our endofyear profitsharing program ensures that when the company thrives so do you.
• Grow with Us: 40 of our team members were promoted internally in 2023 by Novembers end.
• Full Support: Access our Employee Concierge Program for free counseling sessions financial coaching gym membership discounts legal tools and more.
• Family First: Compassionate leave for bereavement and family care weve got your back.

What you will do

The Cook performs a wide variety of tasks and processes to prepare and cook food for patients employees and visitors following standard practices and procedures while complying with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include following standard recipes filling out production sheets and other documentation to ensure nutritious highquality costeffective meals and handling food and equipment in accordance with sanitation and safety practices.

• Prepares orders for patients staff visitors and catering using standardized recipes and service and/or plating guidelines.
• Takes note of variances in recipes and plating guidelines and communicates issues to the Executive Chef.
• Assists customers with orders by answering menu and reciperelated questions.
• Build rapport with guests.
• Follows regulations and established standards applicable to personal hygiene and food preparation handling and disposal.
• Performs related duties as required.

Who you are

• One year of directly related work experience in the fastfood restaurant hospitality or other culinary environment preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP food handling standards and guidelines and industry standards relating to personal hygiene in a culinary environment.
• Knowledge of the basic activities/techniques employed in the preparation of shortorder foods.

• State Food Handlers Card/ServSafe Certification

• Successful candidates must meet eligibility criteria including the ability to undergo and successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen in accordance with applicable State laws and regulations.

• Ability to provide documents for work authorization. We utilize EVerify an online system that allows us to confirm the eligibility of our employees to work in the United States.

• High School Diploma/GED.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Physical stamina to stand for long periods lift heavy bags of flour or trays of baked goods and perform repetitive tasks. The employee is frequently exposed to flames fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions extreme cold extreme heat & vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and wellbeing of our communities.

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships