Cook - College Campus Dining

Thomas Cuisine • Saratoga, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion for scratch cooking to a team that values fresh ingredients, flavorful meals, and making a daily difference. As a Cook, you’ll help craft delicious, nourishing dishes in a fast-paced kitchen where quality and care come first. You’ll work in a collaborative kitchen environment, preparing nutritious meals while following safety standards and bringing care and attention to every dish. Your role helps create a warm, welcoming experience through food that makes a difference. We have openings at two community colleges in California: Mission College: 3000 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 West Valley College: 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

Requirements

• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• High School Diploma/GED

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

• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Baby Bonding Leave
• Paid Elder Care Leave
• Paid Time Off (Accrued)
• Holiday Premium Pay
• 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
• Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
• Voluntary HSA with Company Match
• Voluntary FSA
• Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
• Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D
• A supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth

What This Job Offers

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