College Dining Cook: Fresh Prep & Artful Plating

AVI Foodsystems; Gambier (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Cook for Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. You will prepare ingredients, cook meals, and ensure food safety while contributing to daily menu offerings and special events.

The role requires at least 2 years of cooking experience, strong knowledge of cooking techniques and sanitation, and excellent food presentation. You will work on-site in the college dining program with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation and plating skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, combine, and cook ingredients.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen.
• Attend to the detail and presentation of each order.
• Place and expedite orders.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients.
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling; assemble and refrigerate cold ingredients.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
• Store leftovers according to established standards.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Customer service

Kitchen equipment

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Cook for Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. You will prepare ingredients, cook meals, and ensure food safety while contributing to daily menu offerings and special events.

The role requires at least 2 years of cooking experience, strong knowledge of cooking techniques and sanitation, and excellent food presentation. You will work on-site in the college dining program with a collaborative team.