Cook, (Kenyon College)

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Gambier (OH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Holidays

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced dining operations environment.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, cooking hot and cold items, maintaining a sanitary kitchen, presenting dishes, and collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality meals to students and staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience with food prep
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and sanitation practices
• Exceptional food presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Pleasantly serve customers by providing a great dining experience
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes and cooking techniques
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and ensure proper dating and rotation of food items
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order
• Prepare hot and cold dishes and manage plating and portioning
• Follow safety procedures and maintain clean work environment

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Presentation

Kitchen equipment

Work ethic

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. This is a full-time position.

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