Cook Positions @ Taylor University

AVI Foodsystems; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems at Taylor University in Upland, IN is seeking energetic and dependable Full-time and Part-time Cooks to join our dining team. Morning or evening shifts are available. Whether you’re an experienced cook or have a passion for food and customer service, we’d love to meet you!

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems focuses on high-quality ingredients, superb service, and value. Join a family culture and contribute to daily, holiday, and themed menus with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred.
• 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.

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 experience

Food safety

Food presentation

Work ethic

High energy

Team culture

Customer service

Tools

General kitchen equipment

Job description

Join the AVI Foodsystems team at Taylor University! We’re looking for energetic and dependable Full and Part-time Cooks to join our dining team in Upland, IN. Whether you’re an experienced cook or have a passion for food and customer service, we’d love to meet you! Full-time and part-time positions are available for morning or evening shifts.

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:

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred
• 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