Cook, (PennWest California)

AVI Foodsystems; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth opportunit

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook at PennWest California. The shift runs 3:30pm–12am, with weekend availability required, focusing on short-order cooking in a fast-paced dining environment.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems delivers high-quality food services and exceptional customer experiences. This role offers solid growth opportunities within a dynamic, team-oriented kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years cooking experience, including food prep.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and sanitation.
• Excellent food presentation.
• Familiar with general kitchen equipment.
• Energetic with strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work weekends and full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook, and prepare ingredients.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and proper food handling.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Place and expedite orders as needed.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes and cutting/chopping.
• Complete hot meal prep: grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, broiling.
• Maintain dating, labeling, and rotation of items.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus with the team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Strong work ethic

Team player

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

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