Cook, McDaniel College

AVI Foodsystems; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Family culture

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook, Full-time for McDaniel College. Nights and weekends are required. This role involves preparing meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and ensuring quality presentation while following safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of cooking experience, strong knowledge of prep techniques, and works well in a fast-paced team. AVI Foodsystems offers a family atmosphere and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Strong work ethic and high energy level.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook ingredients and prepare dishes per recipes.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and proper food handling procedures.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Place and expedite orders as needed.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes and performing basic prep.
• Complete hot meal preparation and assemble cold ingredients.
• Adhere to sanitation guidelines and rotate stock safely.
• Maintain dating, labeling and storage of food items.
• Contribute to daily and special menus with the team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation techniques

Food safety sanitation

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Work ethic

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook, Full-time. This position is located at McDaniel College. Nights and weekends are required.

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

Benefits

• 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