Cook - Hospital

Thomas Cuisine • Conrad, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Cuisine is seeking a dedicated, energetic Cook to prepare and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced, professional kitchen in Conrad, Montana. The Cook works with a team to maintain a clean and efficient kitchen and deliver nutritious, cost-effective meals with attention to food safety, quality, and presentation. The role is full-time, with a schedule that varies and includes weekends and holidays. Compensation is $18 per hour.

The position includes following menus, recipes, production sheets, prep schedules, and sanitation procedures; supporting tray line, cafeteria, and catering deadlines; maintaining food and equipment safely; and helping with inventory and documentation. The Cook also assists in training new food service personnel and reports repair and maintenance needs to the Supervisor.

Thomas Cuisine is a privately held contract food service company founded in 1986. It emphasizes scratch-made food prepared fresh each day and describes its mission as contributing to the satisfaction and well-being of its communities. The company states its commitment to a diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Requirements

• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• 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 produce nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
• Evaluate food preparation and recommend operational improvements.
• 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 deadlines for tray line, cafeteria service, and catering.
• Use progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimal product quality.
• Use appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques.
• Follow daily preparation and pull schedules in accordance with guidelines.
• Weigh and measure ingredients for the following day's production, refrigerating food as needed and using proper thawing procedures.
• Document supply acquisitions when ordering and removing items from the storeroom.
• Rotate supplies and maintain an orderly inventory at the required minimum levels.
• Follow safe sanitary food-handling practices, including keeping hot food hot and cold food cold.
• Follow specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment.
• Cover, label, and date food in accordance with proper storage practices.
• 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 through Blue Cross.
• Prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Reimbursed wellness massages (portion of cost).
• 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.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

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