Cook, full-time (Siena University)

AVI Foodsystems; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook at Siena University in Loudonville, NY. This full-time role requires preparing and cooking ingredients following recipes, plating with care, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. You will contribute to daily menus, support safe food handling, and work with a dynamic team in a vibrant dining environment.

The position offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for growth within AVI Foodsystems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years cooking experience including food preparation.
• Solid knowledge of food safety practices and sanitation.
• Strong presentation and plating skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and tools.
• Energetic, reliable team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with a pleasant dining experience.
• Cook ingredients per recipes and preparation methods.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and safe food-handling practices.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Prepare ingredients by slicing, chopping, and mixing.
• Support daily operations and assist with menu planning as a team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment

Strong work ethic

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook at Siena University in Loudonville, NY. This is a full-time position.

The pay for this position is $18.00/ an 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

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