Cook - Dining Hall Kitchen & Menu Prep | Growth & Benefits

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; Chestertown, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Cook for the Washington College dining program. This full-time role requires at least 2 years of cooking experience and a strong focus on food safety, presentation, and teamwork.

The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match and paid vacations. Join a family-oriented culture with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of cooking experience
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, 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

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

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Detail-oriented

Team player

Sanitation

Job description

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Cook for the Washington College dining program. This full-time role requires at least 2 years of cooking experience and a strong focus on food safety, presentation, and teamwork.

The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match and paid vacations. Join a family-oriented culture with opportunities for growth.