Cook (Siena University)

AVI Foodsystems; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth opportunities

Job summary

A food service company is looking for a Cook to join their team at Siena University in Loudonville, NY. The position requires at least 2 years of cooking experience and a strong understanding of food preparation techniques. The Cook will ensure a pleasant dining experience by assembling and cooking ingredients, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to food safety protocols. This role offers competitive pay of $18.00 per hour along with benefits including health insurance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, combine, and cook ingredients.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety and sanitation

Food presentation

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Strong work ethic

Job description

Cook, Full-time at Siena University in Loudonville, NY

This position pays $18.00 per hour.

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

• Provide customers with 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
• Store 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 including 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

Benefits

• 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