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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $86,000.00 - $95,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
paid bereavement leave
Paid parental leave
Paid baby bonding leave
Paid elder care leave
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
3 medical plans
Prescription coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
Reimbursed wellness massages
Voluntary HSA with company match
Voluntary FSA
Free Employee Assistance Program
Access to wellness initiatives
401(k) retirement plan with company match
company-paid basic life insurance
Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment policy
Voluntary Short-term Disability
Voluntary employee life insurance
Voluntary spouse life insurance
Voluntary child life insurance
Job Description
Thomas Cuisine is an established and award-winning contract food service company founded in 1986, operating as a privately held business with a deep-rooted passion for advocating the healing power of whole foods. The company specializes in providing scratch-made cuisine freshly prepared each day, committed to quality, nutrition, and culinary excellence. Thomas Cuisine is dedicated to serving the healthcare community with purpose, ensuring that every meal contributes significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of its customers, particularly within senior living environments. Their philosophy of REAL Food, Genuine Service, and Enduring Relationships embodies their mission to make a positive impact through food,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent certification
- minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
- proven experience as an executive chef or chef manager
- strong commitment to scratch cooking and using fresh, quality ingredients
- excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
- alcohol awareness certification, state specific
- successful background check and drug screen, state specific
- health screening and TB tests, state specific
- ServSafe certification and state food handlers card, state specific
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as an executive chef or chef manager, senior living experience a plus
- culinary degree or equivalent certification
- minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
- strong commitment to scratch cooking and using fresh, quality ingredients
- excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- creative flair and a passion for culinary innovation
- flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
- alcohol awareness certification, state specific
- successful background check and drug screen, state specific
- health screening and TB tests, state specific
- ServSafe certification and state food handlers card, state specific
Job Duties
- Curate and design diverse, innovative menus centered around scratch-cooked, high-quality ingredients
- integrate nutritional elements and cater to diverse dietary preferences
- lead and inspire a culinary team to deliver excellence in food preparation, presentation, and taste
- foster a positive and collaborative kitchen culture
- oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and adherence to health and safety standards
- streamline processes to enhance overall operational performance
- establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure a consistent supply of fresh, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients
- negotiate favorable terms to optimize cost efficiency
- interact with customers to understand their preferences and feedback
- implement customer-centric strategies to enhance the overall dining experience
- develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the culinary team
- stay informed about industry trends and share insights with the team
- collaborate with financial teams to create and manage budgets for the culinary department
- exercise strong financial stewardship in all culinary operations
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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