Cook Full-time

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 day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing".

Your Impact

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. 

What’s in it for you!

Join our team! You will be a valued and integral part of our team from day one. You will have supportive and diverse colleagues, and compassionate management. Opportunities for learning and development, cross training, and career growth. Competitive pay and annual evaluations for pay increases. Interaction with our senior population allows for the development of communication and interpersonal skills and you can gain a deep sense of fulfillment from making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Benefits:

• 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 on worked Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discount Purchase Plans, Legal Services and Wellness initiatives and other benefits via our Employee Assistance Program

Pay rate: $16.50/hour + depending on experience!

Days and late evening shifts vary; includes weekend availability

Shifts starting as early as 6am and evening shifts work until around 9pm

Full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and much more!

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, preferred.
• 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