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Thomas Cuisine is hiring talented Cooks for Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas!
Pay: $17.25 per hour
Schedule: Full-time Monday - Friday from 6am - 2:30pm. Nights, weekend and holidays off.
About the company:
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 .
At Thomas Cuisine, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It's the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. When you join Thomas Cuisine, you won't simply start a new job—you will build a meaningful and impactful career.
Why Join Thomas Cuisine?
- Health Matters: Choose from three medical plans for your coverage needs. We've also got dental and vision options, plus pet insurance discounts for your furry family members.
- Financial Security: Save for retirement with our 401(k) plan – we contribute too, helping ensure financial stability.
- Time Off That Counts: Enjoy paid time off and extra pay for holidays because we value work-life balance.
- Shared Success: Our end-of-year profit-sharing program ensures that when the company thrives, so do you.
- Grow with Us: 40 of our team members were promoted internally in 2023 by November's end.
- Full Support: Access our Employee Concierge Program for free counseling sessions, financial coaching, gym membership discounts, legal tools, and more.
- Family First: Compassionate leave for bereavement and family care – we've got your back.
What you will do
The Cook performs a wide variety of tasks and processes to prepare and cook food for students and employees, following standard practices and procedures while complying with regulatory requirements.
Our kitchen is busy! We serve a large campus of students and prepare 2,500+ meals daily. Successful candidates will have knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation, and related routines including the following.
- Commercial, high-volume kitchen experience (catering, hotel, country club) is a bonus!
- Follows standard recipes, production sheets, tallies, and ingredient room sheets to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
- Evaluates food preparation and recommends changes to improve operations.
- Maintains equipment and cooking area. Follows kitchen opening/closing procedures.
- Handles food and equipment in accordance with sanitation and safety practices.
- Meets time deadlines for service.
- Utilizes progressive cooking procedures to ensure an optimum quality product.
- Follows daily prep and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines.
- Ensures safety of food prepared by following safe sanitary food handling practices- hot food hot and cold food cold.
- Follows specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment. Utilizes proper food storage practices- cover, label, and date.
- Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check (State and Federal) and a drug screen.
What you will need
- Speak clearly and present information orally.
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
- A high school diploma or GED required.
- One (1) year experience in high-volume food production preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand/walk frequently.
- ServSafe Certification, Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM), or Accredited Food Handler Certificate required within 90 days of hire.
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.
REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships
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