Cook

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 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

Family culture

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. seeks a Cook, Full-time in Grand Rapids, MI, schedule Monday through Friday with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. You will prepare meals, maintain a sanitary kitchen, and ensure great presentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficient food prep, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Full-time benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience, including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, sanitation and safety.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Strong work ethic and high energy.

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).
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling; 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.

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook, Full-time. This position is scheduled Monday through Friday with NO evenings, NO weekends and NO holidays.

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 ordersPrepare 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 practicesExceptional food presentation skills
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances
• Strong work ethic and high energy level

Benefits

• 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