Cook

AVI Foodsystems; Village of Mayfield (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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, Full-time for the 1st shift, Monday through Friday with NO evenings, NO weekends and NO holidays. Join a team focused on high-quality service and fresh ingredients. You will assemble, cook, and plate dishes, maintain a sanitary kitchen, and present meals with care.

The role offers a family-like atmosphere, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. Includes training, health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid vacations and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience, including food prep and line cooking.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• High energy, reliable work ethic and a positive team attitude.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook, and prepare ingredients following recipes.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and proper food handling.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Place and expedite orders as needed.
• Prepare ingredients through slicing, chopping, and mixing.
• Complete hot and cold meal preparation and reviews of leftovers.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety & sanitation

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Work ethic

Team energy

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook, Full-time. This position is scheduled 1st shift Monday through Friday with NO evenings, NO weekends and NO holidays.

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