Cook

AVI Foodsystems; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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 a Cook to join our team in Wilmington, OH. You will assemble, cook, and plate ingredients, maintaining a sanitary kitchen and high presentation standards while supporting daily and special menu items.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of cooking experience, strong knowledge of food safety, and a motivated, energetic work ethic; we offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Energetic with a strong work ethic.

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 and performing cutting, mincing, stirring, and mixing.
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling; assemble and refrigerate cold ingredients.
• 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 prep techniques

Food safety

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment

Work ethic

Team culture

Compensation

Benefits

401(k)

Paid vacations

Growth opportunities

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