Cook

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook to join our energetic team.

Founded in 1960, AVI provides high-quality food service with attentive service. You will prepare ingredients, maintain sanitation, and contribute to daily menus. We offer health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacations and holidays, plus training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years cooking experience including food preparation.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and safety practices.
• Ability to present food appealingly.
• Familiar with standard kitchen equipment.
• Energetic, team-focused professional.

Responsibilities

• Delight customers with pleasant dining experiences.
• Assemble, cook, and season ingredients per recipes.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen and proper dating/rotation.
• Prepare hot and cold dishes; grill, sauté, roast, fry.
• Assist with menu ideas and daily/holiday themes.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Food presentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook.

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:

• 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 ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Maintain appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items
• Stores leftovers according to established standards
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with the team

Requirements:

• 2 or more years of cooking experience to include food preparation
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices
• Exceptional food presentation skills
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances
• Strong work ethic and high energy level
• 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