Cook

AVI Foodsystems; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Cook to join our Urbana, Ohio team. You will prepare ingredients, cook meals, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while ensuring high-quality presentation of each order.

The position emphasizes team collaboration, efficient service, and adherence to food safety standards, with comprehensive benefits and a pathway for growth within a family-oriented company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, 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, 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: slice, cut, chop, mince, stir, whip, mix.
• Complete hot meal prep by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, broiling, and assembling/cooling.
• 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 theme menus with the team.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Food presentation

Team energy

Tools

Kitchen equipment and appliances

Job description

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

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