Diet Aide / Snack Cook

Who We Are

Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made 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.

About the Facility Eating Recovery Center Evergreen (Juniper Unit)
Located in Denver CO the Juniper Unit at Eating Recovery Center Evergreen is a Child & Adolescent care facility serving approximately 50 guests daily. Our team supports patients with a variety of dietary needs including food allergies and special diets. Attention to detail and care in food preparation are essential. The cold/snack cook will work closely with the kitchen supervisor and a supportive culinary team in a structured patient-focused environment.

Whats in it for you

Benefits:

Full-time roles include:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from provided by Blue Cross. HSA and FSA plan available.
• Generous Accrued Paid Time Off and Leave programs.
• 401K Retirement Plan-with company match
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay on worked Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Access to wellness initiatives financial planning behavioral health assistance and more

Wage range: $19.50-20.50

Schedule: Sunday & Monday AM Cold Cook 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wednesday & Thursday Snack Cook 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM Off Friday Saturday Tuesday.

Availability to pick up other shifts cover PTO for team members as needed would be ideal.

• Serves meals and/or snacks by reviewing assigned tally sheets snack lists recipes and portion guides; measuring assembling and combining ingredients; and maintaining a sanitary station in accordance with standard food safety procedures.
• Attends to the detail and presentation of prepared snacks or cold item according to diet restrictions allergies and prescribed meal plans.
• Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing cutting chopping mincing stirring whipping and mixing ingredients; verifying taste; and plating.
• Completes snacks/or cold menu items as assigned per day with the highest quality and presentation in mind.
• Adheres to proper food handling sanitation and safety procedures; maintains temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required; and maintains appropriate dating labeling and rotation of all food items.
• Stores leftovers according to established standards.
• Clear understanding of weights and measures with the ability to compute recipe conversions if needed.
• Assists with receiving and storage of deliveries following FIFO procedure.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment food storage and work areas throughout the work day.
• Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules and dishwashing/pot washing as needed.
• Completes daily check-out list and reviews with Supervisor before leaving for day.
• Can work well under pressure in a fast-paced high stress environment.
• Works as part of the team.
• Listens to client complaints and suggestions and resolves complaints professionally within scope of expertise.
• Implements suggestions within parameter of position and refers more complex concerns to supervisor.
• Participates in and contributes to kitchen huddles and in-services.
• Follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures as directed.
• Follows directions of the Department Managers Supervisors and Leads.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Leaders.