Cook

AVI Foodsystems, Inc; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth potential

Easy commute

Uniforms provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH is seeking an energetic Cook to join our campus dining team. AVI Foodsystems emphasizes quality ingredients, service excellence, and a collaborative work culture.

You will assemble, cook, and present meals; maintain a sanitary kitchen; follow recipes to ensure consistent quality; and contribute to daily menus with the team. Benefits include growth potential, an easy commute, uniforms provided, and meals at work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation
• Strong working knowledge of cooking methods and safety/sanitation practices
• Exceptional food presentation skills
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience
• Assemble, 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; assemble and refrigerate cold items
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Maintain dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items
• Store leftovers according to established standards
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with the team

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Strong work ethic

High energy level

Job description

Join a winning team at Saint Anselm College! AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic, optimistic, and experienced Cook to join our campus dining crew in Manchester, NH.

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.

Why you will love working with us:

• Growth potential: We love to promote from within.
• Easy commute: We are located on the bus route.
• Uniforms: Provided no cost.
• Meals: Provided no cost while working.

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
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE