Cook

Job Description

Your culinary career starts in the kitchens at Thomas Cuisine! You’ll learn from, and work alongside some of the hospitality industry’s most talented executive and sous chefs. Every day on the job is a specialized training program that helps you excel and become a leader. Learn and grow and take the opportunity to refine your skills through our in-house training programs.

Pay rate: $18-20 per hour depending on experience!

Days and shifts vary; includes weekend availability

Full-Time Benefits:

Health Matters: Choose from three medical plans for your coverage needs. We also have dental and vision options, plus pet insurance discount for your furry family members.

Financial Security: Save for retirement with our 401(k) plan - we contribute too.

Time Off: Enjoy paid time off and extra pay for holidays.

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.

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 - we've got your back.

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 follow standard recipes, filling out production sheets and other documentation to ensure nutritious, high quality, cost-effective meals, and handling food and equipment in accordance with sanitation and safety practices.

What you will do:

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 recipe-related 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 fast-food, restaurant, hospitality, or other culinary environment.

Dietary experience is a must.

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

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 short-order foods.

ServSafe Certification a plus.

Must have a OR state food handler's permit.

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately-held contract food service company operating in 18 states and growing. We advocate the healing power of whole foods. We believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our clients include hospitals, upscale senior living communities, independent schools and corporate dining venues. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing". We seek to make a valuable difference to those we serve- one nutritious meal at a time.

REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships