Cook, McDaniel College

AVI Foodsystems; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training & growth

Job summary

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

We are a long-standing food service provider focused on quality ingredients, service, and value, with opportunities for growth and training within a family-like culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and safety practices.
• Excellent food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• High energy and strong work ethic.
• Family culture and atmosphere.
• Competitive compensation and benefits for full-time staff.
• Paid vacations and holidays with 401(k) matching and growth opportunities.

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

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Presentation

Teamwork

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
• 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