Catering Chef, Full-time (Bryant University)

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with generous match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Catering Chef for Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. This full-time salaried position offers $85k/year and requires culinary excellence with strong leadership and cost-control capabilities.

Responsibilities include coordinating kitchen activities, maintaining sanitation standards, menu development, inventory management, and delivering high-quality catered events. Weekend/evening hours may apply; health benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience is required.
• Exceptional food presentation skills are essential.
• Strong work ethic is expected.
• ServSafe certification is preferred.
• Ability to perform inventory, ordering and maintain production records to manage food cost.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in cooking and serving activities.
• Ensure 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 manage inventory.
• Implement catered events, promotional programs and new standards.
• Maintain a safe work environment and promote good customer relations.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food presentation

Strong work ethic

ServSafe preferred

Inventory & cost tracking

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