Cook

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook for a Monday–Friday 3pm–11:30pm shift in Florence, KY. Join a team focused on high-quality ingredients, impeccable service, and a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include assembling, cooking, and presenting meals, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, and following recipes and portion controls. This role offers growth opportunities within a respected nationwide food service company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of cooking methods and sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook, and prepare ingredients.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and proper food handling procedures.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Prepare ingredients following recipes; slicing, chopping, mixing.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Strong work ethic

Tools

General kitchen equipment

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook. This position is Monday - Friday 3pm-11:30pm.

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 ingredientsp
• 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