Cook, Full-time (Hiram College)

AVI Foodsystems; West Farmington (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacations

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is hiring a Cook, full-time at Hiram College in Hiram, OH. The shift runs 11am–8pm and schedules typically Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday, aligned with the academic calendar.

The role emphasizes cooking, food prep, sanitation, and collaboration with a team to deliver quality meals and positive dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years cooking experience including food prep.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and safety standards.
• Excellent food presentation skills.
• Familiar with kitchen equipment.
• Energetic, hardworking, team-oriented.
• Competitive compensation and full benefits.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time staff.
• 401(k) with 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 preparation

Sanitation practices

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment

Team player

Energetic

Tools

Commercial oven

Grill

Sauté pan

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