PM Cook - Corporate Dining

Thomas Cuisine • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Cuisine is seeking a dedicated and energetic Cook to work the night shift in a fast-paced corporate dining kitchen in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cook prepares and serves high-quality meals with attention to detail, food safety, and presentation, while collaborating with the team to maintain a clean and efficient kitchen and provide excellent service.

The role supports grab-and-go, grill, café, and special-event or catering service. The Cook reviews menus and production plans, prepares ingredients and food according to recipes and production sheets, and ensures products are safely stored, labeled, dated, and rotated. The position also includes kitchen setup, breakdown, cleaning, inventory support, reporting equipment issues, and assisting with training as needed.

The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., working four 10-hour shifts. Compensation is $21–$24 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe certification, a State Food Handlers Card, and the ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. The kitchen environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise, with occasional wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration. Employees must be able to stand for extended periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks; reasonable accommodations are available.

Requirements

• ServSafe certification.
• State Food Handlers Card.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review daily menus and production plans and gather ingredients for preparation, grab-and-go, and grill service.
• Prepare fresh grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, bowls, and packaged meals to consistent quality standards.
• Prepare grill and hot food items during peak service periods, including cooking to order as needed.
• Follow standard recipes and production sheets to prepare high-quality, cost-effective food.
• Complete daily preparation and pull schedules for café and grill service.
• Use appropriate cooking techniques, garnishing, and presentation standards.
• Meet service deadlines for café rushes, grab-and-go restocking, special events, and catering as assigned.
• Maintain food safety standards, including proper hot- and cold-food holding procedures.
• Weigh, measure, and prepare ingredients for upcoming production, using correct storage and thawing methods.
• Follow kitchen opening and closing procedures, including setup, breakdown, and cleaning.
• Store, label, date, and rotate food properly to maintain freshness and inventory accuracy.
• Clean and sanitize cooking equipment, preparation areas, and workstations according to established guidelines.
• Assist with training new food service team members as needed.
• Report equipment issues and maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
• Support inventory organization and document product usage or removal from storage areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support café operations.

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.
• Reimbursement for a portion of wellness massage costs.
• 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 policy.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Voluntary employee, spouse, and/or child life insurance with AD&D.
• Referral bonus program.
• 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