Cook, (PennWest California)

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive training

Growth opportunities

Family culture

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking an energetic Cook at PennWest California. The role focuses on short-order cooking with a 3:30pm–12am schedule and requires weekend availability.

The team emphasizes a family culture, comprehensive training, and growth opportunities within a structured dining environment. The position offers competitive compensation and full-time benefits, including insurance, paid time off, and a strong supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to maintain high energy, strong work ethic and team culture.
• Willingness to work weekends and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook ingredients, and maintain a sanitary kitchen.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes and techniques.
• Contribute to daily and special menus with the team.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

If you are hard-working, detail-oriented and a team player, we are looking for you. AVI Foodsystems has a variety of positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure settings and at our Headquarters Service and Operations Centers. AVI offers full- and part-time employment with a great family culture, friendly faces and an enjoyable work environment. We are proud of our team members and appreciate the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day.

Joining our team encompasses

• competitive salaries;
• health, life, dental and vision insurance for full-time positions;
• paid vacation and holidays;
• comprehensive training;
• a generous 401(k) program;
• growth opportunities;
• and a family culture and atmosphere.

DINING

Our dining centers are filled with culinary passion. Our dining team members may include cashier, chef, cook, food preparation, management and many other positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure locations.

MICRO MARKET/VENDING

The number one job of micro market and vending team members is to provide the best hospitality service to each customer they encounter. Some of the opportunities available are customer service attendant, delivery driver, management, technician, warehouse team member and many other positions.

HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS

Headquarters Operations includes our Culinary Support Center, producing nearly 100,000 fresh food items daily; our Fleet Maintenance Center, servicing over 1,400 company vehicles; and our Equipment Technology Center, supporting thousands of kiosks and vending machines. Career opportunities range from food prep and management to mechanics, technicians, warehouse, and more.

HEADQUARTERS SERVICE CENTER

Our Headquarters Service Center serves as the main support for all AVI operations throughout the United States. Departments include accounting, administration, finance, human resources, marketing, procurement, risk management, training and development, wellness and much more.

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook at PennWest California. The schedule for this position is 3:30pm-12am. This position focuses on short-order cooking and requires weekend availability.

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