Cook - Tuskegee University

Thompson Hospitality; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and facilities management is seeking a Line Cook to prepare meals according to predetermined menus. The role involves supervising junior cooks, ensuring food quality, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area. Join a family-run organization committed to providing excellent service and community support.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with up to 4% match

Short and Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on hotels

Discounted meal plans

Qualifications

• Specializes in cold food items.
• Ensures proper portions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items in bulk or to order.
• Follow all food handling procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Supervision

Job description

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations, and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than thirty years of experience, committed to providing positive experiences to every relationship: one guest, one client, one team member at a time.

As a fast-growing company, we plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are seeking team members interested in advancing their careers while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients across more than 40 states and over 1.9 million guests annually. Our core focus areas are:

• Purpose: Give back to our communities, treat people well, be accountable for our actions.
• Performance: Serve high-quality food, provide world-class service, maintain flexibility to better serve our clients.
• Employee Benefits: Paid Time Off, 401(k) with up to 4% match, Short and Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Pet Insurance, discounts on hotels, travel, tickets, restaurants, and discounted meal plans at HBCU client locations for employees and their relatives attending school.

Basic Function/Scope

The Line Cook prepares meals according to predetermined menus, may supervise junior cooks, specializes in cold food items, ensures proper portions, and assists in food preparation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items in bulk or to order, assist in speeding up food production, and prepare meals to customer specifications.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow all food handling procedures and regulations.
• Ensure proper food portions and quality.
• Follow recipes accurately.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Business Growth and Marketing

• Encourage repeat business with quality meals.
• Minimize waste, record production, pre-cost and post-cost menus.

Leadership and Managerial Skills

• May supervise junior staff and create cost-effective, customer-driven menus.

We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. This policy covers all employment terms, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, and training.

About the Company

Thompson Hospitality is a minority-owned food service provider and one of the largest retail food and facilities management companies in the country.