Cook, (University of Mount Union)

AVI Foodsystems; Mount Union (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacations and holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Free meal during shift

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Cook for University of Mount Union in Alliance, OH. This full-time role runs Sundays 9:00 AM–7:30 PM and Mondays–Thursdays 12:15 PM–8:15 PM, with Fridays and Saturdays off.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years cooking experience, strong food prep and presentation skills, and a team-driven work ethic. You will assemble, cook, and plate meals, maintain a sanitary kitchen, follow recipes, and ensure correct dating and rotation of all food items.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience required.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and safety sanitation.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Energetic, team-spirited with strong work ethic.

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.
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling and refrigerating.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain dating and rotation of all food items.
• Store leftovers according to established standards.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus with the team.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Food safety

Food presentation

Team energy

Team player

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook at University of Mount Union in Alliance, OH. This is a full-time position working Sunday 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Monday through Thursday from 12:15 PM to 8:15 PM. Off on Fridays and Saturdays!

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
• Free meal during shift worked

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE