Cook

AVI Foodsystems; Gambier (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 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

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems seeks an energetic Cook at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. Be part of a friendly team that delivers quality dining experiences daily.

You will prepare ingredients, cook hot meals, and maintain a sanitary kitchen while contributing to diverse menus and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety.
• Excellent food presentation skills.
• Familiar with kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Strong work ethic and high energy.

Responsibilities

• Provide a pleasant dining experience for customers.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes and methods.
• Cook hot meals and assemble cold ingredients.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen and proper food handling.
• Label, date, and rotate food items.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment knowledge

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 at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH..

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