Cook - Healthcare

Thomas Cuisine•Caldwell, ID

5d•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. The position is full-time at $21 per hour, located at 28371 El Paso Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607. The schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company founded in 1986. It advocates the healing power of whole foods and prepares scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. The company describes its workplace as diverse, equitable, inclusive, and committed to fostering belonging.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Ability to complete required state fingerprinting.
High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Review menus and assemble items needed for preparation.
Follow standard recipes and production sheets to prepare nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
Evaluate food preparation and recommend changes to improve operations.
Follow kitchen opening and closing procedures and handle food and equipment according to 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.
Use progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimum product quality.
Use appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques.
Follow daily prep and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines.
Weigh and measure ingredients for the following day's production, refrigerate food as needed, and use proper thawing procedures.
Document supply acquisitions when ordering items and removing them from the storeroom.
Rotate supplies and maintain orderly inventory at the minimum level.
Ensure food safety by following sanitary food-handling practices, keeping hot food hot and cold food cold.
Follow specified cleaning procedures for cooking equipment and proper food-storage practices, including covering, labeling, and dating food.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with several plan options, provided by Blue Cross.
HSA and FSA plans available.
Accrued paid time off and leave programs, including Family Care Leave and Bereavement Leave.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
On-demand pay.
Voluntary short-term disability.
Holiday pay for holidays worked.
Life insurance.
Employee referral bonus program.
Employee meal.
Discount purchase plans, legal services, wellness initiatives, and other benefits via the Employee Assistance Program.
Supportive, collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for growth.