Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $23.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
financial rewards
End-of-year profit sharing
Employee Referral Bonuses
401(k) eligibility
Holiday premium pay
behavioral health support
fitness memberships
Financial planning resources
Career growth opportunities
supportive work environment
Job Description
Thomas Cuisine is a distinguished, privately held contract food service company founded in 1986, renowned for its dedication to the healing power of whole foods. The organization specializes in preparing scratch-made, fresh cuisine each day, catering primarily to healthcare and institutional clients. With a focus on delivering REAL food, genuine service, and building enduring relationships, Thomas Cuisine emphasizes quality, purpose, and positive impact through their culinary offerings. Their team members are passionate about food and quality, creating an environment grounded in purpose and excellence. The company is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the workplace, making... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Proven experience in high-volume cooking
- Ability to follow standardized recipes
- ServSafe certification
- State Food Handler Card
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Ability to pass a drug screen
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Comfortable working in wet, humid, or high-temperature environments
- Good communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Proven experience in high-volume cooking, ideally in a healthcare or institutional setting
- Culinary school or vocational training (preferred but not required)
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and prepare meals that meet dietary restrictions
- Skills in batch cooking, portion control, and food presentation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and cleanliness
- ServSafe certification and State Food Handler Card
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
Job Duties
- Review menus and assemble all items needed for preparation
- Follow standard recipes and production sheets to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals
- Evaluate food preparation and recommend changes to improve operations
- Follow kitchen opening/closing procedures and handle food and equipment following sanitation and safety practices
- Assist with training new Food Service personnel
- Report repairs and maintenance needs to the Supervisor
- Meet time deadlines for tray line, cafeteria service, and catering
- Utilize progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimum quality products
- Utilize appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques to ensure optimum quality
- Follow daily prep and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines
- Weigh and measure ingredients for the following day's production, keeping food refrigerated as needed and using proper thawing procedures
- Document supply acquisitions appropriately, both when ordering and removing items from the storeroom
- Rotate supplies and maintain an orderly inventory at a minimum per level
- Ensure the safety of food prepared by following safe sanitary food handling practices - hot food hot and cold food cold
- Follow specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment
- Utilize proper food storage practices - cover, label, and date
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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