Cook

AVI Foodsystems; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Cook, Part-time to join our Hamilton, OH kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, assemble meals, and help maintain a sanitary, efficient operation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of cooking experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a team-oriented attitude. We offer competitive compensation and a family culture with ample training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and sanitation.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook, and prepare ingredients as per recipes.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and follow safety procedures.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Place and expedite orders as needed.
• Prepare ingredients by slicing, chopping, and mixing.
• Complete hot and cold meal prep and ensure proper food handling.
• Rotate and label food items according to standards.
• Contribute to daily menus and team collaboration.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety & sanitation

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Team player

Tools

Commercial kitchen tools

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook, Part-time.

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