SnackCold Cook Healthcare

REAL Food re-fined.

Snack/Cold Cook - Healthcare Location: Denver CO 80218

Hourly Pay: $20-$20.50 per hour Part-Time

Schedule: Sunday-Monday 5:30am-1:30pm & Wednesday 6:30am-2:30pm

Job Summary

Are you someone who finds joy in creating delicious moments and believes that kindness belongs in every kitchen Were looking for a Snack/Cold Cook who brings not only culinary skill but also warmth positivity and a genuine love for serving this role youll prepare fresh flavorful snacks and cold dishes with precision and pridealways keeping food safety and HACCP standards top of mind. You will operate largely independently managing daily snack production for approximately 50 patients using a detailed daily spreadsheet. You will be responsible for precise portioning accuracy food safety and presentation across a wide range of cold snacksfrom simple cracker and cheese plates or fruit parfaits to multiâcomponent milkshakeswhile maintaining excellent customer service with clinical support staff. Youll follow recipes with care manage your time thoughtfully and contribute to a kitchen culture built on respect collaboration and compassion. The right candidate will also be willing to help with dishwashing and cleaning in addition to regular prep work and baking.

What Youll Do

• Prepare and assemble snacks and cold menu items by following daily production spreadsheets tally sheets snack lists recipes and portion guides.
• Independently manage daily workflow to ensure all assigned snacks are completed accurately on time and according to patient diet orders allergies and prescribed meal plans.
• Measure assemble and combine ingredients with a strong understanding of weights measures and portion control including the ability to adjust or convert recipes as needed.
• Prepare ingredients according to standardized recipes including slicing cutting chopping mixing blending and plating with close attention to quality and presentation.
• Produce highâquality cold items and snacks including multiâcomponent items (e.g. shakes and fortified snacks) with consistency and accuracy.
• Maintain proper coldâholding standards temperature control and food safety practices throughout preparation and service.
• Adhere to all food handling sanitation and safety procedures including maintaining temperature and HACCP logs proper dating/labeling and FIFO rotation.
• Receive and store deliveries according to established food safety and FIFO procedures.
• Store leftovers and prepared items according to departmental standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations equipment and storage areas throughout the shift.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning schedules including dishwashing and pot washing as assigned.
• Complete daily checkâout procedures and review with Supervisor before end of shift.
• Work effectively under pressure in a fastâpaced highâresponsibility environment while maintaining accuracy and composure.
• Provide professional courteous customer service while interacting daily with ERCs and Behavioral Health Technicians addressing questions or concerns within scope and escalating when appropriate.
• Participate in kitchen huddles inâservices and team communication.
• Follow all hospital departmental and food safety policies and procedures.
• Follow direction from Department Managers Supervisors and Leads.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Leadership.

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum two (2) years of hospital institutional or restaurant cooking experience to include food preparation
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in safe and effective operation of standard foodservice equipment
• Adaptability
• Strong customer service and oral communication skills
• Strong planning problem solving and teamwork skills
• High energy levels and self-motivation
• Multi-tasking abilities
• The ability to work mornings evenings holidays weekends as needed
• ServSafe Certification and State Food Handlers Card
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

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 communities.

What We Offer!

• Holiday Premium Pay
• 401(k) /Company Match-specific hours worked during the first 3-months of employment are required in order to be eligible
• On-Demand Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• 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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