Cook (Part-Time) - Healthcare

Thomas Cuisine • Denver, CO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you someone who finds joy in creating delicious meals and believes that kindness belongs in every kitchen? We’re looking for a Cook who brings not only strong culinary skills but also warmth, positivity, and a genuine passion for serving others. In this role, you’ll prepare fresh, high-quality meals with precision and pride—always keeping food safety and HACCP standards top of mind. You’ll follow recipes with care, manage your time effectively, and contribute to a kitchen culture built on respect, collaboration, and compassion. This position serves a Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Unit, where care, consistency, and sensitivity are essential. The ideal candidate will be mindful of the impact of food service within a clinical setting and committed to supporting a respectful, patient-centered environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum two (2) years of hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking experience to include food preparation
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in safe and effective operation of standard foodservice equipment
• Adaptability
• Strong customer service and oral communication skills
• Strong planning, problem solving, and teamwork skills
• High energy levels and self-motivation
• Multi-tasking abilities
• The ability to work mornings, evenings, holidays, weekends as needed
• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Ability to be mobile is a plus.
• Flexible availability and can work at other nearby locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and assemble all items needed for preparation.
• Follow standard recipes and production sheets to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
• Follow recipes and adhere to portion control with precision ( highly important ).
• 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

• Holiday Premium Pay
• 401(k) /Company Match- specific hours worked during the first 3-months of employment are required in order to be eligible
• On-Demand Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• A supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth

What This Job Offers

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