Executive Culinary Specialist

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Thomas Cuisine Full time
Thomas Cuisine is seeking a talented Sous Chef

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Sous Chef to join our team at a well-known Healthcare facility in San Francisco. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for the production of food, including implementation of systematic production methods, standardized recipes, portion control, menu development, and purchasing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure client and customer service satisfaction with food production.
  • Ability to communicate on various levels including management, client, customer, and associate levels.
  • Follow directions from the Executive Chef or Food Service Director.
  • Maintain strict following of recipes for all food production & products.
  • Counts accurate inventory of all items in all food storage areas; Maintains FIFO of freight in assigned areas.
  • Produces menu items by timeline requirements.
  • Maintains all HACCP standard operating procedures.
  • Ensures a clean & sanitary workstation/area by practicing the clean-as-you-go method.
  • Maintain all prepared items and ensure they are labeled with the following information: item inside the container, date item is prepped, use-by date, and initials of the person who prepped the item.
  • Performs all cooking methods and preparation methods on proteins, vegetables, starches & other ingredients according to the recipe within the prescribed time frame to complete all service times for the café.

Requirements

  • Two (2) years prior restaurant experience preferred.
  • Two (2) years prior Retail, Healthcare, senior living or High-Volume setting experience a plus
  • Professional kitchen environment experience.
  • Scratch base cooking preferred.
  • Culinary Arts degree a plus.
  • Proficient computer skills including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the internet.
  • ServSafe Certified.
  • Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check (State and Federal) and drug screen.

About Us

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".

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Family Leave Programs.
  • Access to Wellness Programs initiatives, financial planning, behavioral assistance and more
  • Salary: $30-$37 per hour depending on experience plus bonus potential

Our Culture

People who do well on our team are service-minded and have a helpful, humble, and hungry nature. The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, a spirit of curiosity, a bravery to try new things, a tendency to assume best intentions, and a hunger to learn and grow. We actively seek out team members who care deeply about the mission, passionately search for the answers to their questions, humbly lean on partners for help, tirelessly do what it takes, and reflect on their days with gratitude.

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



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