Cook (International House)

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Cook at International House in Manhattan, NY. This part-time role offers $19.00 per hour and requires strong cooking experience and a commitment to quality food service.

You will work with a team to prepare dishes, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure proper handling and presentation of every order. The position provides opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience included in food preparation.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and safety/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 and cutting, mincing, and mixing.
• Finish hot meal prep by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling; assemble and refrigerate cold items.
• Adhere to proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Rotate and date all food items; store leftovers.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus with the team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation

Food safety practices

Presentation skills

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook at International House in Manhattan, NY. This is a Part-Time position.

The position earns $19.00 per hour.

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