Cook -CCMC (Full Time) at Thomas Management LLC in Clovis, California

Job Description:

$14+/hr DOE

Shifts and days vary

What you will do: 

• Prepares orders for patient, staff, visitors and catering using standardized  recipes and service and/or plating guidelines.


• Takes note of variances in recipes and plating guidelines and communicates issues to the Executive Chef.


• Assists customers with orders by answering menu and recipe-related questions.


• Keeps abreast of department standards, as well as local, state and federal agency guidelines as required.


• Performs culinary activities such as cold food preparation, blanching, steaming, boiling, simmering, emulsifying, deep frying and routine sauteing in the preparation of food; follows regulations and established standards applicable to personal hygiene and food preparation, handling and disposal.


• Maintains production pars to facilitate smooth execution of the food service operation for the assigned facility.


• Operates, safely and accurately, a variety of commercial food service equipment, including knives, slicer, thermometers, measuring utensils, scales toaster, food warmer, chopper, mixer, blender, steamer, grill, fryer, steam kettle, broiler, gas stove, microwave oven, slow-cooker and convection oven.  


• Performs related duties as required.

Experience/Knowledge:

One year of directly related work experience in the fast-food, restaurant, hospitality or other culinary environment or venue, or any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.  Vocational training courses in large-quantity cooking is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of HACCP food handling standards and guidelines, and industry standards relating to personal hygiene in a culinary environment.


• Knowledge of the basic activities/techniques employed in the preparation of short-order foods.


• Knowledge of the application and/or operation of commercial food service tools and equipment, and the ability to utilize them safely and appropriately. 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Previous cooking / culinary experience


• Possess a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers and associates


• Follow guidelines concerning guest services, food and physical safety, maintenance and equipment cleaning at all times


• Prepare food items, ensuring consistency and compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines


• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift - up to 50 pounds


• Possess excellent knife skills, attention to detail, cleanliness when working


• Food Handler's Certificate required 


• ServeSafe Certification required (internal training offered)


• Drug screen and background check required

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately-held contract foodservice company operating in 18 states and growing.  We advocate the healing power of whole foods.  We believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day.  Our clients include hospitals, upscale senior living communities and corporate dining facilities.  Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values and building relationships while "doing the right thing".  We seek to make a valuable difference to those we serve- one nutritious meal at a time  

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships 

Education

• High School or better

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