Cook

AVI Foodsystems; St. Paris (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic Cook to join our Ohio dining services team. This full-time role is Monday through Friday from 4pm to 10pm, offering stable evening hours and opportunities for growth in a busy kitchen.

You will prepare ingredients, maintain high standards of food safety and presentation, and work closely with a dedicated team to deliver quality meals to customers. We value energy and a positive attitude and provide comprehensive benefits, training, and opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, safety and sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Competitive compensation and health benefits.
• Immense training and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with 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 and techniques.
• Complete hot meal preparation and cold ingredient prep.
• Adhere to food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
• Store leftovers according to standards.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and themed menus with the team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment

Strong work ethic

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook. This position is Monday - Friday 4pm-10pm.

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