Cook, Full-Time (Gilmour Academy)

AVI Foodsystems; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a dedicated Full-time Cook for Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, OH. This year-round, dayshift role follows the school calendar.

You will assemble, cook, and present meals, maintain a sanitary kitchen, and collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality dining experiences for students and staff. Two+ years of cooking experience required; strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation; able to handle high-volume meal preparation and operate standard kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.

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 preparation

Sanitation

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment

Strong work ethic

Energetic

Team culture

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Full-time Cook, at Gilmour Academy Gates Mills, OH. This year round position is scheduled dayshift and follows the school calendar for holidays, days off school and breaks.

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