Cook, Full-Time (McDaniel College)

AVI Foodsystems, Inc; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD, offering a dynamic opportunity to join a respected food service company. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of cooking experience and a passion for food preparation. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness and ensuring food presentation meets high standards. The position offers benefits like health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Two or more years of cooking experience, including food preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Exceptional food presentation skills and familiarity with kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a pleasant dining experience for customers.
• Cook ingredients following recipes and maintain a sanitary kitchen.
• Contribute to daily menus in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Cooking methods

Food presentation skills

Safety and sanitation practices

Strong work ethic

High energy level

Tools

General kitchen equipment

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD.

The pay for this position is $17.50/hr.

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

• Two 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

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• 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

Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!

We conduct pre-employment drug testing.
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