Cook - Healthcare

Thomas Cuisine • Mesa, AZ

18h • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

As a hospital Cook , you’ll prepare nutritious, comforting meals that support patient recovery and nourish staff and visitors. You’ll work in a collaborative kitchen environment, following dietary guidelines and safety standards while bringing care and attention to every dish. Your role helps create a warm, welcoming experience through food that makes a difference. At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

Requirements

• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• High School Diploma/GED
• Physical and Sensory Requirements This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and assemble all items needed for preparation.
• Follow standard recipes and production sheets to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
• Evaluate food preparation and recommends changes to improve operations.
• Follow kitchen opening/closing procedures and handle food and equipment following sanitation and safety practices.
• Assist with training new Food Service personnel.
• Report repairs and maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
• Meet time deadlines for tray line, cafeteria service, and catering.
• Utilize progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimum quality products.
• Utilize appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques to ensure optimum quality.
• Follow daily prep and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines.
• Weigh and measure ingredients for the following day's production, keeping food refrigerated as needed and using proper thawing procedures.
• Document supply acquisitions appropriately, both when ordering and removing items from the storeroom.
• Rotate supplies and maintain an orderly inventory at a minimum per level.
• Ensure the safety of food prepared by following safe sanitary food handling practices—hot food hot and cold food cold.
• Follow specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment.
• Utilize proper food storage practices—cover, label, and date.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial rewards – End-of-year profit sharing, employee referral bonuses, and eligibility for a 401(k) (based on hours worked).
• Work-life balance – Holiday premium pay when working on recognized holidays.
• Wellness initiatives – Access to behavioral health support, fitness memberships, and financial planning resources.
• Career growth opportunities – A supportive environment with training and advancement potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED