Cook

AVI Foodsystems; New Point (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 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

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Cook, 2nd Shift, in Indiana. You will assemble, cook, and present meals while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and following recipes. The role emphasizes high energy, strong work ethic, and collaboration with a family-like team.

Requirements include 2+ years of cooking experience, knowledge of food prep techniques and sanitation, plus excellent presentation skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety/sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Strong work ethic and high energy level; family culture and atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook, and prepare ingredients per recipes.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and proper dating/labeling of all items.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Prepare hot and cold components, chop, mix, and cook as required.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus with the team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation techniques

Sanitation practices

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook, 2nd Shift.

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