Market Cook

Join Our REAL Food Mission!

Market Cook Location: Salt Lake City UT 84104

Compensation: $18-$20 per hour Full-Time

Schedule: Monday- Friday 6am-2:30pm

Job Summary

As a Market Cook you bring Thomas Cuisines REAL Food mission to life by crafting fresh vibrant fromâscratch items that brighten someones day the moment they step up to the market. Youre the heartbeat of our grabâandâgo experiencekeeping displays stocked beautiful and bursting with flavor. With your eye for presentation and passion for nourishing people you ensure every guest encounters food that feels thoughtful wholesome and chefâcrafted. This is a fastâmoving creative role where your culinary skill sense of hospitality and pride in quality truly shine.

What Youll Do

• Review daily menus and market offerings to prepare fresh fromâscratch items that reflect Thomas Cuisines REAL Food standards.
• Follow approved recipes and production guides to create wholesome highâquality costâeffective dishes that nourish guests and support wellness.
• Monitor product freshness and presentation throughout the day recommending adjustments that elevate quality efficiency and guest experience.
• Execute opening and closing routines for the market station ensuring all food equipment and display areas meet Thomas Cuisines sanitation safety and quality expectations.
• Support and mentor new team members by modeling Thomas Cuisines hospitality craftsmanship and REAL Food culinary practices.
• Communicate equipment or maintenance needs promptly to maintain a safe reliable and efficient cooking environment.
• Prepare and stock all market items ahead of service windows to ensure guests always encounter a full fresh and inviting selection.
• Use progressive cooking batch production and smallâbatch replenishing to maintain peak flavor texture and nutritional value while minimizing waste.
• Apply thoughtful garnishing packaging and merchandising techniques that showcase REAL Food principles: simple clean natural and visually appealing.
• Follow daily prep pull and restock schedules to maintain consistency accuracy and readiness for peak demand.
• Weigh portion label and safely store ingredients for sameâday and nextâday production following all foodâsafety and proper thawing guidelines.
• Document inventory use pull slips and order needs clearly to support accuracy stewardship and responsible cost management.
• Maintain a clean organized and wellârotated inventory using FIFO to support freshness and reduce waste.
• Demonstrate impeccable foodâsafety habitskeeping hot foods hot cold foods cold and ensuring all items are properly labeled dated and stored.
• Clean and sanitize cooking equipment prep spaces and market displays consistently to uphold Thomas Cuisines high standards of quality and care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• ServSafe Certification and State Food Handlers Card
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• High School Diploma/GED

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes airborne particles and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods lift trays and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions extreme temperatures and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

At Thomas Cuisine 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 well-being of our healthcare community.

What We Offer!

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from provided by Blue Cross. HSA and FSA Plans available.
• Generous Accrued Paid Time Off and Leave Programs such as Family Care Leave and Bereavement Leave
• 401K Retirement Plan-with company match
• On Demand Pay
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay(for worked holidays)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Meal
• Discount Purchase Plans Legal Services and Wellness initiatives and other benefits via our Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth

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 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 well-being of our growing community.

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.

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