Campus Cook | PM Shift | Mission College | $22/hr

Thomas Cuisine • Santa Clara, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Cook prepares fresh, scratch-made meals in a high-volume, fast-paced college cafeteria at Mission College in Santa Clara, California. The role supports the preparation of nutritious dishes and contributes to a welcoming dining experience for cafeteria staff, visitors, and guests. The Cook follows recipes, production schedules, and food safety standards while working collaboratively with the culinary team.

The position is full-time and pays $22 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, scratch-made meals in a high-volume, fast-paced college cafeteria.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and food safety standards to deliver high-quality menu items.
• Complete daily prep work, inventory rotation, and kitchen cleaning tasks.
• Help ensure excellent food quality, presentation, and service for cafeteria staff, visitors, and guests.
• Support a collaborative culinary team focused on serving great food every day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid baby bonding leave.
• Paid elder care leave.
• Accrued paid time off.
• Holiday premium pay.
• Three medical plans (Blue Cross).
• Prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Reimbursement for a portion of wellness massage costs.
• Voluntary HSA with company match.
• Voluntary FSA.
• Free Employee Assistance Program with behavioral health support.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Voluntary employee, spouse, and/or child life insurance with AD&D.
• Referral bonus program.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED