Catering Chef, Full-time (Bryant University)

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; North Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life_ins

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Catering Chef for Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. This full-time salary position pays $85k per year and requires culinary leadership to oversee kitchen activities.

You will coordinate cooks, ensure sanitation and food quality, help develop menus, manage inventory, and lead catered events. A strong culinary background and ServSafe certification are preferred, with opportunities for growth and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required.
• Exceptional food presentation skills required.
• Strong work ethic demonstrated.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Hours include weekends, nights, and some early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate with cooks in meal prep and service
• Ensure food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards
• Help select and develop recipes and menus
• Receive and inspect products to ensure inventory quality
• Implement catered events and promotional programs
• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment
• Promote customer relations through product promotion

Skills

Culinary experience

Exceptional food presentations

Strong work ethic

ServSafe certification

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Full-time Catering Chef at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI.

This is a salary position paying $85k/year.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and participate in activities of cooks and other team members engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food
• Ensure all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met
• Help select and develop recipes and menus
• Receive and inspect products for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory
• Implement catered events, promotional programs and new standards
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Encourage good customer relations through product promotion

Requirements:

• Culinary experience
• Exceptional food presentations skills
• Strong work ethic
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Hours may vary, weekends, nights, and some early mornings
• Strong culinary background required
• Must be able to do inventory, ordering and maintaining production records to manage food cost
• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE