Cook - Healthcare

Hospital CookREAL Food re-fined. Cook - Healthcare | Location: Fresno, CA 93721 Compensation: $24 per hour| Full-Time Schedule: Open availability needed, including weekends and holidays.Job Summary: As a hospital cook, you'll prepare nutritious, comforting meals that support patient recovery and nourish staff and visitors. You'll work in a collaborative kitchen environment, following dietary guidelines and safety standards while bringing care and attention to every dish. Your role helps create a warm, welcoming experience through food that makes a difference.We are seeking individuals with a range of experience. Candidates with any amount of professional cooking experience in their background are encouraged to apply!What You'll Do:Review menus and assemble all items needed for preparation.Follow standard recipes and production sheets to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.Evaluate food preparation and recommends changes to improve operations.Follow kitchen opening/closing procedures and handle food and equipment following sanitation and safety practices.Assist with training new Food Service personnel.Report repairs and maintenance needs to the Supervisor.Meet time deadlines for tray line, cafeteria service, and catering.Utilize progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimum quality products.Utilize appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques to ensure optimum quality.Follow daily prep and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines.Weigh and measure ingredients for the following day's production, keeping food refrigerated as needed and using proper thawing procedures.Document supply acquisitions appropriately, both when ordering and removing items from the storeroom.Rotate supplies and maintain an orderly inventory at a minimum per level.Ensure the safety of food prepared by following safe sanitary food handling practices—hot food hot and cold food cold.Follow specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment.Utilize proper food storage practices—cover, label, and date.Perform other duties as assigned.What You Will Bring:2+ years of previous cooking experience in a commercial kitchen preferredServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers CardAbility to pass a criminal background check and drug screenHigh School Diploma/GEDPhysical and Sensory Requirements: This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our communities.What We Offer!Life/Work IntegrationPaid Bereavement LeavePaid Parental LeavePaid Baby Bonding LeavePaid Elder Care LeavePaid Time Off (Accrued)Holiday Premium PayHealth & Wellness3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)Prescription, Dental, and Vision CoverageReimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)Voluntary HSA with Company MatchVoluntary FSAFree Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)Financial Wellness401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchCompany-Paid Basic Life InsuranceCompany-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) PolicyVoluntary Short-Term DisabilityVoluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D PlusA supportive, collaborative work environmentOpportunities for growthWho 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. Our people are purposeful, they care about food and quality, and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish, but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.Our commitment to you: At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture. REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships