What are the responsibilities and job description for the Salad Bar & Market Attendant - Corporate Dining position at Thomas Cuisine?
REAL Food re-fined.
Salad Bar & Market Attendant - Corporate Dining | Location: Midvale, UT 84047
Compensation: $18 per hour| Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-3pm; Friday, 6:30am-11am — no nights, weekends, or holidays
Job Summary
At Thomas Cuisine, we are passionate about preparing authentic, scratch-made food using fresh, wholesome ingredients. As a Salad Bar & Market Attendant, you'll play a key role in creating an exceptional guest experience by preparing and maintaining vibrant salad bar offerings, supporting daily kitchen production, and ensuring our market and front-of-house areas are ready to deliver outstanding service. This position combines culinary preparation, guest service support, and operational excellence to help bring our REAL Food philosophy to life each day.
What You'll Do
- Prepare, stock, and maintain a fresh, attractive salad bar, including composed salads, dressings, toppings, soups, and grab-and-go items.
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including proper labeling, dating, storage, temperature monitoring, and product rotation.
- Collaborate with the Chef or Kitchen Manager to support daily prep and production needs.
- Ensure front-of-house stations are fully stocked, organized, and service-ready before meal periods.
- Support guest-facing operations during service by assisting in the market, deli, grill, salad bar, hearth, or other assigned stations.
- Monitor product levels and proactively replenish food, utensils, plates, condiments, and supplies throughout service.
- Break down, clean, sanitize, and reset workstations, equipment, salad bar units, and storage areas following service.
- Assist with dishwashing, waste removal, and general closing responsibilities as needed.
- Communicate with leadership throughout the shift and complete assigned duties before departure.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support operational success.
What You Will Bring
- High School Diploma/GED
- Previous food service, deli, salad bar, market, café, or restaurant experience preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, labeling, and temperature-control practices.
- Ability to multitask and transition between food preparation, stocking, guest service, and cleaning responsibilities.
- Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support multiple departments as business needs change.
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and creating a positive dining experience.
- Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while following established recipes, procedures, and direction from leadership.
- Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
- This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our communities.
What We Offer!
Life/Work Integration
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Baby Bonding Leave
- Paid Elder Care Leave
- Paid Time Off (Accrued)
- Holiday Premium Pay
Health & Wellness
- 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
- Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
- Voluntary HSA with Company Match
- Voluntary FSA
- Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
- Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)
Financial Wellness
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D
Plus
- A supportive, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for growth
Who We Are
Founded in 1986, 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. Our people are purposeful, they care about food and quality, and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish, but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.
Our Commitment To You
At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.
REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships
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