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".

Wage range: $20+ depending on experience

Location: 1830 Franklin Street Denver, CO

Part-Time: 6:30am - 3:00pm - must be flexible and available to cover other shifts.

Your Impact: Performs a wide variety of tasks and operations to prepare and cook food for patients, residents, employees, and others as directed, following standard practices and procedures, and complying with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Follows standard recipes, production sheets, tallies, and ingredient room sheet to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
• Handles food and equipment in accordance with sanitation and safety practices.
• Cross trained to cover Diet Aide and deliver food trays.

Essential Accountabilities: Reviews menus and assembles all items needed for preparation. Evaluates food preparation and recommends changes to improve operations. Maintains equipment and cooking area. Follows kitchen opening/closing procedures. Orients new Food Service personnel. Reports repairs and maintenance needs to the Supervisor. Meets time deadlines for trayline, cafeteria service, and catering. Utilizes progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimum quality product. Follows daily prep and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines. Rotates supplies and maintains an orderly inventory at a minimum per level. Ensures safety of food prepared by following safe sanitary food handling practices. Follows specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment. Utilizes proper food storage practices. Promotes teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of: Cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation and related routines. Familiarity with kitchen equipment. Safe food handling practices. Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with wait staff, cooks, and supervisors. Foodservice experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations. Basic reading and writing.

Experience and Education: Minimum Required: High school diploma/GED. Approximately one-year experience in high volume food production, or three years’ relevant experience in lieu of education with director approval. Must have knowledge of cooking methods and procedures. Training in institutional food preparation or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Licenses/Certifications: Minimum Required: ServSafe Certification, Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM), or Accredited Food Handler Certificate required within 90 days of hire.

Our commitment to you: Thomas Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We believe in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and our mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with several plan options.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Leave Programs.
• Employee referral program.
• Access to wellness initiatives, financial planning, mental health assistance, and more.

• Minimum one-year experience in high volume food production, or three years’ relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and safe food handling practices.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with staff and supervisors.
• ServSafe Certification, Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM), or Accredited Food Handler Certificate required within 90 days of hire.