Cook, Full-time

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with generous match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook, full-time, for a Sunday through Thursday shift (6am-3pm). The role emphasizes preparing and presenting meals with attention to quality and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

The team environment values energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to high standards of sanitation. Benefits include health coverage and opportunities for training and growth within a respected national food service company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and safety procedures.
• Ability to present dishes attractively.
• Experience with kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook ingredients and prepare hot and cold components.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen according to safety standards.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Place and expedite orders as needed.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes and techniques.
• Complete hot meal preparation: grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, broiling.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
• Store leftovers per established standards.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus with the team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Strong work ethic

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook, Full-time. This position is Sunday - Thursday 6am-3pm.

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