Cook

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Anna (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Training and growth opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Pre-employment drug testing

EOE commitment

Job summary

A respected food service company is seeking a Cook to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of cooking experience with strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety practices. You will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking meals, and maintaining a sanitary kitchen. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of cooking experience, including food preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety.
• Exceptional presentation skills are required.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a pleasant dining experience for customers.
• Cook ingredients by following recipes and prepare hot meals.
• Maintain a hygienic and organized 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

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Cooking methods

Food presentation skills

Sanitation practices

Strong work ethic

Team culture

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Appliances

Job description

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems

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