Stockroom Receiving and Prep Cook

Thomas Cuisine•Arlington Heights, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Cuisine is seeking a Stockroom Receiving and Prep Cook to join their team. This role involves ensuring efficiency in the acquisition, storage, and distribution of food and non-food items. The position also includes cross-training as a Prep Cook. Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company founded in 1986, known for advocating the healing power of whole foods and preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Team members are ambassadors of the company's mission and values, building relationships while "doing the right thing". The role offers opportunities for learning, development, cross-training, and career growth, with competitive pay and annual evaluations. Interaction with the senior population provides a sense of fulfillment.

Requirements

18 years or older, pending specific state requirements.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong teamwork skills.
Successful background check and drug screen, state specific.
Health screening and TB tests, state specific.
ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card, state specific.
The ability to work holiday and weekend shift schedules.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior related stock or cooking experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper receiving and storage of all food and supplies.
Assist with unloading and verifying purchased food and supply shipments into the kitchen against requisitions and invoices.
Correct and/or notify vendors and supervisors of errors at the time of delivery.
Place orders away properly, using the FIFO system, in the designated areas.
Keep storerooms clean, organized, and free of clutter.
Ensure all items in storage areas are properly labeled and dated according to policy.
Daily cleaning and organizing of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
Ensure food storage areas shelves are clean and stocked by front-facing, checking dates, labels, rotating and removing out-of-date products.
Monitor products on hand and make managers and cooks aware of any items nearing expiration to be utilized in operation.
Monitor product usage for appropriate par levels.
Daily physical inventory and ordering of foods and supplies.
Assist with inventory counts, product ordering & end of the monthly process.
Immediately report safety hazards.
Maintain and promote a friendly and approachable attitude towards the client, guests, and staff.
Communicate clearly and openly with all staff members for overall success.
Cross train to Prep Cook for 2 shifts per week.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from, provided by Blue Cross.
HSA and FSA Plans
Generous Accrued Paid Time Off and Leave Programs, such as Family Care Leave and Bereavement Leave
401K Retirement Plan-with company match
On Demand Pay
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Holiday Pay on worked Holidays
Life Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Meal Discount
Purchase Plans, Legal Services and Wellness initiatives and other benefits via our Employee Assistance Program