Cook, Full-time (Hiram College)

AVI Foodsystems; Southington Township (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 match

Paid vacations

Training & growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems at Hiram College in Hiram, OH is seeking a Cook, Full-time. The role runs 11am–8pm with schedules typically Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday, following the college calendar with major holidays off.

Join a fast-paced kitchen team focused on quality, presentation, and safe food handling. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years cooking experience, including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and safety practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with standard kitchen equipment.
• Energetic, hard-working, with a family-culture mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items with attention to quality.
• Maintain a sanitary, organized kitchen and follow safety protocols.
• Assemble, season, and cook ingredients per recipes.
• Attend to order details and presentation for each plate.
• Support daily menu preparation and holiday/menu initiatives.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Presentation skills

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Work ethic

Tools

General kitchen tools

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to immediately hire to fill the role of Cook, Full-time at Hiram College in Hiram, OH. This position will work 11am - 8pm. Schedules are typically Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday, will follow the school schedule with major holidays off.

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