Cook

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth opportunit

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking an energetic Cook to join our team in Columbus, Indiana. You will help prep ingredients, cook meals, and ensure quality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced kitchen.

You should have 2+ years of cooking experience, knowledge of safe food-handling, and strong presentation skills. We offer a family culture, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and safety practices.
• Strong presentation and fresh ingredient handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide a pleasant dining experience for guests.
• Assemble and cook ingredients.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen.
• Ensure detail and presentation of each order.
• Place and expedite orders.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes using various prep steps.
• Prepare hot meals by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, broiling; assemble and refrigerate cold items.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Label and rotate all food with dating.
• Store leftovers per standards.
• Contribute to menus with team for daily/holiday themes.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Sanitation practices

Presentation

Team player

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