Floating Cook Full-Time

Thomas Cuisine is hiring a Cook for the Eating Recovery Center (Downtown Denver)!

As a Cook at the Juniper Unit youll play a key role in preparing and serving meals for children and adolescents in treatment following specific dietary guidelines and allergy protocols. This role requires attention to detail consistency and care in food preparation and presentation. Use culinary experience and flexibility to work varied schedules in several kitchens a support person to cover PTO/ LOAs and provide support as needed. Youll work as part of a close-knit team under the supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor contributing to a safe supportive and structured culinary environment that promotes healing through nutrition.

Why Join Thomas Cuisine

• 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 work-life balance.
• Shared Success: Our end-of-year profit-sharing 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.

Pay: $21-$23

Schedule: Variable Off by 7:30 PM 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM AM Hot/AM Cold Snack 6:30-3 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM PM Hot / PM Cold

You Will:

• Serves meals by reviewing recipes and portion guides; assembling combining and cooking ingredients; and maintaining a sanitary kitchen and in accordance with standard food safety procedures.
• Attends to the detail and presentation of each order according to diet restrictions allergies and prescribed meal plan.
• Completes hot meal preparation by grilling sauting roasting frying and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• 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.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment food storage and work areas throughout the work day.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees. Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provides efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area
• Assist with other duties as assigned

You Will Need:

• Minimum of one (1) year of hospital institutional or restaurant cooking experience to include food preparation
• Current SERVSAFE certification or has successfully completed an approved food safety sanitation course
• High school diploma or GED
• Able to stand for long durations from 2-4 hours and up to 8 hours of time.
• Execute and complete daily and weekly cleaning checklists.
• Complete daily food prep lists and prep as assigned by the Supervisor and Chef.

Who You Are:

Successful team members are service-oriented humble and driven individuals. If you embody a can-do attitude curiosity a willingness to embrace new challenges and a hunger for learning and growth we invite you to join us.

Your role goes beyond cooking youre a creator of culinary magic!

About the company:

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.

At Thomas Cuisine we know our success begins and ends with our people. Its the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one you will be an integral member of our high-caliber collaborative team. When you join Thomas Cuisine you wont simply start a new jobyou will build a meaningful and impactful career.

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.

Thomas Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. We believe in Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging and our mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees differences are celebrated their thoughts matter and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work.

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*Benefits may vary depending on full-time vs. part-time employment status.