Patient Services Cook - Hospice care facility

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing".

Your role and Impact

Performs a wide variety of tasks and operations to prepare and cook food for patients, residents, employees, others as directed, following standard practices and procedures, and complying with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include: follows standard recipes, production sheets, tallies and ingredient room sheet to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals and handles food and equipment in accordance with sanitation and safety practices.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare meals in accordance with modified diets and dietary restrictions.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while taking patient meal orders in person.
• Maintain a high standard of scratch cooking, ensuring meals are nutritious and flavorful.
• Work on catering projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Plan, prepare, and execute catering events with attention to detail and quality.
• Reviews menus and assembles all items needed for preparation.
• Follows standard recipes, production sheets, tallies, and ingredient room sheet to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
• Evaluates food preparation and recommends changes to improve operations.
• Maintains equipment and cooking area. Follows kitchen opening/closing procedures.
• Handles food and equipment in accordance with sanitation and safety practices.
• Orients new Food Service personnel.
• Reports repairs and maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
• Meets time deadlines for trayline, cafeteria service, and catering.
• Utilizes progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimum quality product.
• Utilizes appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques to ensure optimum quality.
• Follows daily prep and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines.
• Weighs and measures ingredients for the following day's production, keeping food refrigerated as needed and using proper thawing procedures.
• Documents supply acquisitions appropriately, both when ordering and removing items from the storeroom. Rotates supplies and maintains an orderly inventory at a minimum per level.
• Ensures safety of food prepared by following safe sanitary food handling practices- hot food hot and cold food cold.
• Follows specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment. Utilizes proper food storage practices- cover, label, and date.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of specific diets, modified diets and patient services.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation and related routines.

• Must have catering experience and be able to work on catering projects independently with little Direction needed.

• Familiar with kitchen equipment.
• Safe food handling practices: handling food, objects, products, and utensils
• Safe knife/sharp handling skills
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with wait staff, cooks, and supervisors.
• Foodservice experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations.
• Basic reading and writing.

What’s in it for you

Wage range: $18 to $20 an hour Depending on experience

Schedule: Full Time, must have open availability as your schedule will rotate.

Location: 12477 Merit Drive, Dallas Texas 75251

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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma/ GED
• Approximately one-year experience in high volume food production, or 3 years’ relevant experience in lieu of education with director approval.
• Must have knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation and related routines.
• Familiar with kitchen equipment.
• Training in institutional food preparation or equivalent knowledge and skills.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• ServSafe Certification, Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) or Accredited Food Handler Certificate required within 90 days of hire.

Our commitment to you

Thomas Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We believe in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and our mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work.

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships