Thomas Cuisine Hiring for Food Service – Operations Support Team Specialist Full Time

Join the Thomas Cuisine team today!

We are seeking a Culinarian to join our Operations Support team, with an assignment specifically to our Opening Transition Team. This Operational Support role incorporates a variety of functions; primarily responsible for tasks/assignments related to the opening and transition process of new business as well as support for all accounts/unit managers as needed.

Successful candidates will have a strong culinary background and knowledge of both front and back-of-house operations. Leading, coaching, and teaching will be just a few of the primary duties of this position.

Salary range: $55,000 – $75,000 annually

This position requires 75-80% travel during the year, typically on a 10-day on/4-day off schedule with flexibility regarding scheduling.

We offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid time off/Vacation
• Wellness programs and more!

Who you are and what you will do:

• Residing in Texas, Utah, or the Seattle, WA area is highly desirable.
• Possess a demonstrated level of culinary competency. Hands-on chef experience is a must.
• Successful candidates will have previous leadership and food service management experience.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences are a plus.
• Participate in the planning process related to opening new accounts for Thomas Cuisine either as a team leader or part of the opening team.
• Communicate new account opening needs to operation and training teams.
• Provides coordination at the Unit level related to achieving the objectives as outlined in the project development phase.
• Acts as a liaison between Thomas Cuisine, the project owner (typically the DM), and the client.
• Coordinate with Mutli-Site managers to aid with underperforming units, leadership coverage, and special projects as requested.
• Develop and mentor existing and new team members.

Skills/Requirements:

• Experience in presentation, public speaking, motivation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to work on a team as well as lead a team.
• Ability to work for extended time periods (hours in a day).
• Aptitude for organizational and time management skills.
• Strong Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Can lead and follow, build trust, and collaborate.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different personalities, styles, and circumstances.
• Self-reflective, active consumer of feedback, committed to personal improvement.
• Independent worker, self-starter, and quick learner.
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet.
• ServSafe certified – highly desirable.
• Must be able to successfully complete criminal background checks (State and Federal) and drug screen.

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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