Part-Time Cook - $21 to $23 per HOUR

Thomas Cuisine, founded in 1986, is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company committed to the healing power of whole foods. Specializing in scratch-made cuisine prepared fresh each day, Thomas Cuisine serves a variety of healthcare and institutional clients. The company prides itself on a culture where its people are purposeful and passionate about food and quality, with a clear desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Their commitment extends beyond just food preparation to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every employee feels a genuine sense of belonging. Thomas Cuisine offers employees not only career growth opportunities but also a collaborative work environment that values wellness and work-life balance. The role available is for a part-time Cook based in Fresno, CA, offering compensation between $21 and $23 per hour. This position requires working an open schedule including weekends and holidays, emphasizing flexibility and dedication. As a part-time Cook, you will play a crucial role in preparing nutritious meals tailored to specific dietary needs, ensuring high standards of food safety, and collaborating closely with dietary staff to maintain quality and consistency. Your culinary skills and attention to detail will be vital in producing meals that meet established nutritional guidelines, all while maintaining cost-effectiveness and adhering to prescribed recipes and production sheets. In this fast-paced, team-oriented environment, the part-time Cook will engage in a variety of responsibilities. These include reviewing menus, assembling ingredients, evaluating preparation methods to improve operations, and following strict kitchen opening and closing procedures. The role also involves training new food service personnel, ensuring timely service for tray lines, cafeterias, and catering events, and maintaining proper food storage and sanitation practices in line with health and safety regulations. You will handle inventory control and documentation for supplies, rotate food stocks appropriately, and apply proper garnishing and presentation techniques to enhance the quality of meals served. Physical stamina is required, as this job involves long periods of standing, lifting trays, and working in environments that may expose employees to mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, moderate noise, and varying temperature conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Certification such as ServSafe and a State Food Handler Card are mandatory, alongside the ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening. At Thomas Cuisine, the commitment to a positive workplace culture is evident in their focus on inclusive values like diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This reflects an ongoing effort to ensure employees not only thrive professionally but also feel personally valued. Joining Thomas Cuisine means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that values genuine service, real food, and enduring relationships, providing a fulfilling culinary journey where your skills contribute meaningfully to the health and well-being of the communities served.

• high school diploma/ged
• proven experience in high-volume cooking
• ability to follow standardized recipes
• skills in batch cooking and portion control
• strong communication skills
• servsafe certification
• state food handler card
• ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen