Cook, Full-time

AVI Foodsystems; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacations and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Cook for a first shift, Monday-Friday role. The position emphasizes high-quality food preparation, presentation, and a collaborative team.

The company provides growth opportunities, training, and a family-like atmosphere along with health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members, plus a 401(k) match and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience, including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and safety and sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• High energy, strong work ethic, and supportive teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook, and prepare ingredients per recipes.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.
• Attend to the detail and presentation of each order.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes and techniques.
• Complete hot and cold meal preparation and assembly.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Rotate and label food items and store leftovers.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus with the team.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Kitchen safety

Food presentation

Work ethic

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook. This is a first shift position, Monday- Friday.

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