Daytime Scratch-Cook for College Café

Thomas Cuisine; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 60,614,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Bereavement Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Baby Bonding Leave

Paid Elder Care Leave

Paid Time Off (Accrued)

Holiday Premium Pay

Medical Plans (Blue Cross)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Wellness Massages

Voluntary HSA

Voluntary FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Thomas Cuisine is hiring a Cook for the College Cafe in Santa Clara, CA. You will prepare scratch-made meals in a high-volume setting, following recipes and safety standards to deliver quality dishes for students and staff.

This full-time position offers a consistent schedule (Mon–Fri, 9am–5:30pm) and benefits. Join a collaborative kitchen that values fresh ingredients and real food made with care for the healthcare community.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification and State Food Handlers Card required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, scratch-made meals in a high-volume, fast-paced college cafeteria.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and food safety standards to deliver high-quality menu items.
• Complete daily prep work, inventory rotation, and kitchen cleaning tasks.
• Help ensure excellent food quality, presentation, and service for cafeteria staff, visitors, and guests.
• Support a collaborative culinary team focused on serving great food every day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

State Food Handlers Card

Background check & drug screen

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Thomas Cuisine is hiring a Cook for the College Cafe in Santa Clara, CA. You will prepare scratch-made meals in a high-volume setting, following recipes and safety standards to deliver quality dishes for students and staff.

This full-time position offers a consistent schedule (Mon–Fri, 9am–5:30pm) and benefits. Join a collaborative kitchen that values fresh ingredients and real food made with care for the healthcare community.