Cook, Part-time

AVI Foodsystems; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations and holidays

401(k) with company match

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook at Barton College, a part-time role based in Wilson. The position emphasizes cooking and food preparation, with responsibilities for maintaining kitchen sanitation, following recipes, and ensuring quality presentation. The team values energy, reliability, and a collaborative spirit.

The role offers opportunities for growth within a respected national food service company and includes a pathway to develop skills across menu execution and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and sanitation 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, and prepare ingredients
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and proper dating/rotation of items
• Attend to presentation of each order and expedites as needed
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes and using cooking techniques
• Complete hot and cold meal preparation and safety procedures
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus with the team

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation

Food safety

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment

Team player

Work ethic

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook at Barton College.

This is a part-time position located in Wilson, SC.

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