Cook

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Thistle wants to expand our culinary team with talented, driven culinary professionals to help craft the healthiest and tastiest food for our growing customer base. This position is ideal for a culinary professional interested in working in a unique kitchen that embraces teamwork and creativity.

This position is 100% onsite in Vacaville, CA.

How you'll make a difference

• Work in a high-volume kitchen using industrial equipment
• Execute culinary production needs based on Thistle recipes
• Ensure consistency and compliance with Thistle's recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines
• Develop and refine our cooking techniques and general kitchen operations
• Maintain a flawlessly clean working environment, following all outlined HAACP guidelines and safety processes
• Ensure that meal components are properly prepared and labeled with the correct amounts, dates, and meal codes for delivery
• Appropriately store and manage all food products to ensure safety, quality, and freshness
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing, physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects, as well as stooping, kneeling, bending, or reaching

Who you are

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years experience as a cook or equivalent position in a high-volume kitchen is required
• Solid prep experience preparing fruits, vegetables, and proteins
• Working knowledge of using a mixer/skillet/combi preferred
• You have a CA or equivalent Food Handlers Certification - or are willing to procure one within 30 days of starting
• You can work a flexible schedule, including weekend or early morning shifts
• You are punctual and have attention to detail
• The ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects up to 50 pounds.