Kitchen Assistant (PT)

Thomas Cuisine is hiring a Part Time Kitchen Assistant for The Eating Recovery Center in Chicago! Located on Huron off the Mag Mile.

The Kitchen Assistants will be responsible for the direction and guidance in collaboration with the Chef Manager and Food Services Director for the overall production of food to include: implementation of systematic production methods, standardized recipes, portion control, menu development, and purchasing requirements. Carrying out assigned responsibilities, the Lead Line Cook must comply with all client policies and regulatory agencies in an eating recovery center.

Starting at $16.50+/hr.-based on experience.

Weekend and Holiday shifts will be included in the schedule; Hours will be between 8A to 4P

Who you are and what you will do:

• Previous cooking / culinary experience; preferred, however we will train the right attitude!  
• Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor, work well with customers as well as associates. 
• Follow café guidelines concerning guest services, food, and physical safety, equipment/space cleaning requirements at all times. 
• Prepare food items, ensuring consistency and compliance with the Cafe's recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines. 
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Great work/life balance 
• All kitchen duties as assigned
• Scratch based food preparation, preferred 
• Joining a tenured and experienced culinary team 
• Chef-driven concepts and progressive training 
• Professional kitchen environment experience 
• MUST be 18+ years of age
• TB, 9 panel drug test and background required

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, and corporate dining facilities.  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