Cook - Healthcare

Thomas Cuisine•Caldwell, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares nutritious, comforting meals in a healthcare setting to support patient recovery and nourish staff and visitors. The role works in a collaborative kitchen, follows dietary guidelines and food-safety standards, and contributes to a welcoming experience through careful food preparation and presentation. The schedule is full-time: 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. The position pays $21 per hour and requires applicants to be at least 21 years old. The position involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees need the stamina to stand for extended 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.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
ServSafe® Certification and a 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.
Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

Review menus and assemble all 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 repair 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 preparation and pull schedules.
Weigh and measure ingredients for the following day's production, refrigerate food as needed, and use proper thawing procedures.
Document supply acquisitions when ordering and removing items from the storeroom.
Rotate supplies and maintain an orderly inventory at the minimum-per-level standard.
Ensure food safety by following sanitary food-handling practices, including keeping hot food hot and cold food cold.
Follow specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment.
Use proper food storage practices, including covering, labeling, and dating food.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits with several plan options, provided by Blue Cross.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account plans.
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 through the Employee Assistance Program.
Supportive, collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for growth.