Thomas Cuisine Hiring for Kitchen Assistant/Pantry Part-time flexible hours Job at Northbrook, IL Full Time

The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for the direction and guidance in collaboration with the Chef Manager and Food Services Director for overall production of food to include: implementation of systematic production methods, standardized recipes, portion control, menu development and purchasing requirements. Carrying out assigned responsibilities, the Lead Line Cook must comply with all client policies and regulatory agencies in an eating recover center.

$16+hr. DOE; shifts time/day will vary we can be somewhat flexible.

Successful candidates will have previous leadership and food service management experience, college degree preferred. Culinary Arts Degree or BS Degree – Food Service or Hospitality Management Program

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience preferred
• Expert knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
• Fine dining restaurant, hotel or country club culinary experience is highly desirable
• Experience with high-touch customer service environments
• Creativity and plate presentation skills a must
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable
• Must be experienced with computers: to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• ServSafe certification required
• Must be able to successfully complete criminal background checks (State and Federal) and drug screenings
• Must be willing to participate in patient/resident satisfaction programs/activities

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately-held contract food service 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

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